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Caribbean Homicide Rate Remains Among the Highest Despite Mixed Trends
According to InSight Crime’s 2025 Homicide Round-Up, about 11,000 people were killed in the Caribbean last year, resulting in a median homicide rate of 34.0 per 100,000 individuals. The Caribbean countries with the lowest homicide rates in 2025 were the … Read more
Latin America Homicide Rate 2025: Which Countries Improved and Which Worsened
In 2025, Latin America remained one of the world’s most violent regions, though new figures suggest modest improvement. According to the latest crime stats, the region’s homicide rate continued a gradual decline compared with recent years. The 2025 homicide rate … Read more
Concepción de Ataco Prepares for the 2026 Coffee Festival Celebration
In March 2026, the colorful town of Concepción de Ataco once again hosts its lively Coffee Festival, celebrating one of the country’s most enduring traditions. The festival takes place in the well-known Ruta de las Flores, a scenic corridor known … Read more
Beaches in Sonsonate El Salvador: 5 Beautiful Pacific Coast Destinations to Explore
Sun-drenched coastlines, volcanic sand, and brilliant Pacific sunsets define the beaches of Sonsonate, one of El Salvador’s most rewarding coastal regions. This stretch of shoreline offers authentic seaside experiences far from crowded resort destinations. Located along the Pacific Ocean in … Read more
El Salvador 2027 Election Eligible Voters: 4.8M in Country, 1.13M Abroad
Fernando Velasco, executive director of the Salvadoran National Registry of Natural Persons (RNPN), reported that approximately 4.8 million Salvadorans living in the country and about 1.13 million Salvadorans abroad are currently eligible to vote. Velasco explained that these figures correspond … Read more
Tecoluca’s Marañón Festival: Food, Music, and Cashew Farm Tours (March 28, 2026)
Each year, Tecoluca in San Vicente South hosts the Cashew Festival (Festival del Marañón en Tecoluca). This tasty celebration blends food, farming, and local culture. In 2026, the sixteenth edition will take place on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 9:00 … Read more
The 13th Jocote Baron Rojo Festival in San Lorenzo, Ahuachapan, Is Set for Sunday, March 22
Thousands of visitors are expected to gather in the San Lorenzo district on Sunday, March 22, for the 13th annual Jocote Barón Rojo Festival, a celebration dedicated to one of the region’s most recognized seasonal fruits. Organized by the Ahuachapán … Read more