Blogs and Opinions
This Is How Seven Universities From El Salvador Rank in the QS World University Rankings
Seven Salvadoran Universities were included in the World University Ranking of Latin America and the Caribbean universities for 2025, published in early October by the QS World University Rankings. The seven universities are the Central American University José Simeón Cañas UCA, the Don Bosco University, the University of El Salvador, … Read more
The 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: The ISA World Masters Surfing Championship is Next
Once again, the 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador are bringing attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots and the Surf City El Salvador project. This year, the country has hosted three top-level international surfing competitions, with three more on the way. The remaining surf tournaments in El Salvador for … Read more
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Salvadorans Aren’t Using It for Transactions
A recent survey conducted by the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG) revealed that 92% of Salvadorans do not use Bitcoin for their daily transactions. Only 7.5% reported using the cryptocurrency, while 0.5% chose not to respond. This survey results indicate that most Salvadorans have yet to adopt Bitcoin, prompting important questions … Read more
UFG Survey: Despite Economic Struggles, Most Salvadorans Support the Country’s Current Direction
The “Rumbo País 2024” survey released today by Disruptiva of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG) shows that Salvadorans remain confident in the country’s direction despite economic challenges. When asked, “How do you see the future of the country?“ 58.2% responded optimistically. On the other hand, 31.8% stated uncertainty, 7.9% expressed … Read more
President Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: 8.43 Out of 10 Score in the Latest Survey
Since becoming president in 2019, President Nayib Bukele’s approval rating has been over 75%; his approval is the highest any Salvadoran president has sustained during consecutive presidential terms. Nayib Bukele’s popularity continues in 2024. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, and innovative governance approach have struck a chord … Read more
The 10 Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2024, Based on Homicides
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest. This security improvement has increased further in 2024. From January 1 to October 1, the Salvadoran National Police … Read more
El Salvador Makes History: Joining the Ranks of the World’s Safest Nations
El Salvador has made history by joining the ranks of the world’s safest nations for the first time. This remarkable achievement reflects the country’s progress in enhancing security and showcases a dedicated effort to reduce crime and protect its citizens. This improved security achievement is attributed to the government’s aggressive … Read more