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Only Have Half a Day? 5 Easy Getaways Near San Salvador That Feel Like a Real Trip
Do you live in San Salvador and want to break your daily routine without traveling far? Choose one of these five getaways near the capital for a half-day trip involving nature and culture. These locations are only a short distance … Read more
Over 1,700 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,700 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 September 15, the National Civil Police … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more
Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Rise 23.5% in 2026, 169 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 September 10, authorities recorded 1,001 fatalities on the country’s roads, a sharp increase compared … Read more
Salvadorans With TPS Retain Protection in the United States as DHS Weighs Next Step
For thousands of Salvadorans and their families in the United States, Temporary Protected Status is much more than an immigration program. TPS is and has been an important part of many families’ lives. For more than 20 years, TPS has … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Increases to 3.19% in August 2026, Latest Data Shows
The inflation rate in El Salvador incresed to 3.19% in August 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest in three years, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented an increase of 0.70 … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Forecasts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow by 4.5% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow by 4.5% in 2026, placing the country above the expected growth rate for Latin America and the Caribbean. The latest projection also represents an improvement from the IMF’s previous outlook. … Read more