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Astrid is a Salvadoran-American poet and writer based in Los Angeles.

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Community

‘It’s the year of the Salvie:’ Meet the Woman Fighting for the Proper Representation of El Salvador

Karla T. Vasquez is a food justice advocate and food historian. She is currently writing a Salvadoran cookbook.

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Rare Beans: Where to Find Single-Source Salvadoran Coffee in Los Angeles

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Fall in Love with Yesika Salgado: Silver Lake’s Fat, Fly, Salvadoran Poet

Editor for James Beard Award-winning L.A. TACO. Associate Producer for JBA-winning Las Crónicas Del Taco. Former restaurant scout for Jonathan Gold. Co-Author of &#8220;Oaxaca: Home Cooking From the Heart of Mexico (2019, Abrams) and &#8220;Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling&#8221; (2023, Abrams).

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The Harsh Reality: Why This High Profile Chef Helped Her Employee’s Relative Escape El Salvador

Daniel Hernandez is editor emeritus of LA Taco, serving 2017-2019. He is currently a staff writer for the L.A. Times. He is former Mexico bureau chief for VICE News, and former staff writer at the Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly. Daniel is author of the book &#8220;Down &amp; Delirious in Mexico City.&#8221;

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‘We Mostly Sold Burritos’: Taco Truck Serves Breakfast For Motorists Stuck on 105 Freeway After Fiery Crash

Jennifer Velez is a multi-media journalist covering news and culture in L.A.

Jennifer Velez

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‘Back to the Future II’, Brews at L.A. Zoo, Dia del Salvadoreño and more ~ GTFO LA!

Lilibeth Garcia is a writer and avid explorer of all things novel and revolutionary. She aspires to change the world one word at a time.

Lilibeth Garcia

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Food

Meet the L.A. Chef Who Has Veganized 40 Dishes From El Salvador and Is Going For More

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‘Almost Certain Women Will Be Killed’ After U.S. Move to Deny Asylum to Victims of Gang or Domestic Violence

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Meet the Muralist Who Fled El Salvador to Paint Walls in Los Angeles

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Rice Flour Pupusas Are the Best Pupusas You’ve Never Had ~ Here’s 5 Salvi-Approved Spots In L.A.

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