As immigrants, our greatest dream is the American Dream
Editor’s note: Alejandra is an intern at El Tecolote and a student at International High School in San Francisco.
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Salvadoran eatery at threat with $3,000 rent hike
When Alba Guerra’s new landlord broke the news to her that her monthly rent would increase by $3,000, she could only think to turn to …
200,000 Salvadorans in jeopardy after latest Trump attack on immigrants
Standing and rallying in front of San Francisco’s Federal Building on Jan. 5, Carmen Guardado prayed that she wouldn’t lose her Temporary Protected Status (TPS).…
Despite what racists have told you, most Salvadorans aren’t in gangs
When my family moved to the East Bay in the 1990s, I had a tendency to overcompensate for my Salvadoran roots. As a kid, I’d …
Author imagines life of Óscar Romero as children’s book
Based on the life of Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero (1917-1980), the new children’s book “Telegrams to Heaven,” by Salvadoran writer of children’s literature René Colato …
U.S. Govt. cancels protections for Nicoyas sparking fears of deportation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Nov. 6 it’s intention to terminate Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans, many of whom have lived …
Immigrant coach receives prestigious soccer award
A dedicated father, and youth soccer coach to nearly 600 kids throughout his career, Riccardo Oliva was named Coach of the Year for the state …
Guest commentary: For the stability of our people
The government of president Salvador Sánchez Cerén considers the immigration issue a priority of its foreign policy—especially in its bilateral agenda with the United States.…
Teco intern gives first-hand account of the undocumented experience
Editor’s note: Jorge Ramos is an intern at El Tecolote and a student at International High School in San Francisco. Ramos fled his native El …
