AFP presents a photo essay of 27 pictures by Marvin Recinos taken on April 18, 2026, of livestock vendors trading animals during the weekly municipal market known as the Tiangue in San Rafael Cedros, Cuscatlan department, El Salvador. At the traditional San Rafael Cedros market, which spans an area nearly the size of two football fields, cattle, horses, pigs, rabbits, poultry and goats are bought and sold. Unlike most commercial spaces, there are no banks, credit cards or electronic transfers here: cash is the only means of payment. When money runs short, barter fills the gap. Search for all these reportage images using: EL SALVADOR - LIVESTOCK TRADE - CATTLE - SMALLHOLDERS Search 'REPORTAGE ' to source all feature, magazine and photo essays. (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP via Getty Images)