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Over 1,900 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,900 Intoxicated drivers have been arrested in El Salvador thus far in 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest official data released. As of October 14, the National Civil Police … Read more
Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Rise 22.4% This Year, 208 More Fatalities Than Last Year
Traffic deaths in El Salvador are rising in 2026. According to the Fund for the Care of Victims of Traffic Accidents (FONAT), from January 1 to October 13, authorities recorded 1,135 fatalities on the country’s roads, a sharp increase compared … Read more
Michelle Sol: Her Political Career and Role as El Salvador’s Minister of Housing
Michelle Sol has built her political career alongside the rise of President Nayib Bukele, moving from municipal government in Nuevo Cuscatlán to one of El Salvador’s most important cabinet positions. Before becoming Minister of Housing in 2019, Sol served as … Read more
El Salvador 2027 Elections: February 28 Voting Date, Key Races, and What to Know
El Salvador is preparing for a major political event on February 28, 2027, when millions of voters will have the opportunity to shape the country’s leadership at the national and municipal levels. The El Salvador 2027 elections elections will bring … Read more
Can ARENA and the FMLN Recover Political Ground in El Salvador?
For three decades, ARENA and the FMLN dominated Salvadoran politics. Today, both parties struggle to remain relevant after three consecutive electoral defeats that reshaped El Salvador’s political landscape. The turning point came in 2019, when Nayib Bukele won the presidency, … Read more
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continues to make headlines in 2026, as the number of days without homicides increases—good news for people living in El Salvador. As of October 10, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 238 days without a … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2026, El Salvador’s homicide rate is at 0.17 per day or 0.97 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 236 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … Read more