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74 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador Thus Far in 2024, Seven More Than the Same 2023 Period
Thus far in 2024, there have been 74 days without homicides in El Salvador; also, the country has achieved over 545 in total under the Bukele administration. It is an impressive achievement, considering that before the Nayib Bukele Presidency, El Salvador had experienced less than five days without homicides in … Read more
In 2024, El Salvador’s Homicide Rate Is 0.28 per Day or 1.6 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants
El Salvador starts 2024 with lower homicide numbers than last year; as of April 6, 2024, the country’s homicide rate stands at 0.28 per day or 1.6 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, thus far this year, El Salvador has achieved 74 days with zero homicides. In 2023, El Salvador’s … Read more
The 11th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, April 7, 2024
As it has occurred 10th times before, the San Lorenzo district in the Ahuachapan North municipality will hold its traditional Jocote Baron Rojo festival; the 11th Jocote celebration will be on Sunday, April 7, starting at 8:00 AM at the municipal plaza. Jocote Baron Rojo is one of the two … Read more
Nuestro Tiempo and Cambio Democratico Political Parties to Face Cancelation Proceedings
It has been approximately a month since the conclusion of the 2024 elections. The political parties that secured seats in the legislative assembly appear to be gearing up for the upcoming governing term. On the other hand, the political parties, such as GANA, FMLN, NT, and CD, which participated in … Read more
The 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador. The ISA World Longboard Championship Is First
Once again, the 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador will bring attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots and the Surf City El Salvador project. This year, the country will host four top-level international surfing competitions. The surf tournaments in El Salvador for 2024 are the ISA World Longboard Championship, … Read more
More Than 150 Intoxicated Drivers Were Arrested During the Easter Holidays
Yesterday, the Vice Minister of Transportation, Nelson Reyes, announced that 153 intoxicated drivers were arrested through the Easter holiday week, 143% more than in 2023, when 63 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Reyes noted that the growth in arrests is due to the increase in anti-doping controls placed … Read more
Ernesto Muyshondt Is to Face Trial in April on Charges of Withholding Labor Quotas and Breach of Duties
Ernesto Muyshondt, the former mayor of San Salvador, is scheduled to stand trial in the second week of April at the Fifth Sentencing Court of San Salvador. Muyshondt faces charges of withholding labor quotas and breach of duties. Ernesto Muyshondt is a Salvadoran politician and businessman, former mayor of San … Read more
