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Posted on: February 3rd, 2006
Filed Under: [ Hispanic News ] [ Non-US News ] [ Commentary ]
Tags: blog, El Salvador, remittance, remittances
“Intipuca is a city of 17,000, close to the Pacific Ocean in far eastern El Salvador. Two articles this week highlight the unique race for mayor which is currently being conducted there. Its unique nature comes from the very close ties between this city and the Washington, D.C. area. Thousands of Intipuquenos live in the US and the election is a measure of their influence back in El Salvador. Residents of the city receive an average of almost $50 per month in remittances from the US….”
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