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El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
The El Salvador Homicide Rate has dropped dramatically in recent years, marking a major change for a country that once struggled with some of the world’s highest levels of violence. For decades, gang activity, organized crime, and widespread insecurity affected … Read more
Water Pollution in El Salvador: Main Causes, Environmental Damage, and Possible Solutions
Water Pollution in El Salvador remains one of the country’s most serious environmental problems. Contaminated rivers, untreated wastewater, and agricultural runoff put public health at risk and make it harder for people to get clean water. Even though El Salvador … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Reach Record $7.62 Billion Through September 2026
Remittances to El Salvador reached a record $7.62 billion between January and September 2026, marking a 3.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The latest figures show that Salvadorans abroad sent … Read more
Concepción de Ataco Coffee Festival: Celebrate Salvadoran Coffee, Culture, and Traditions
The Concepción de Ataco Coffee Festival, held annually in March, celebrates the town’s coffee-growing heritage, bringing together local producers, residents, and visitors who appreciate Salvadoran coffee and its traditions. This celebration is among the food and cultural festivals celebrated throughout … Read more
El Salvador’s Urban Basic Food Basket Reaches Record $269.15 in September 2026
The El Salvador Basic Food Basket reached a record high in September 2026, with urban households facing rising food costs as essential products became more expensive throughout the year. According to the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), the … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 3.7% Through September 2026
El Salvador Exports increased to $5.09 billion during the first nine months of 2026, up $182.3 million from the same period last year, according to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). El Salvador’s export sector continued to grow, with foreign sales … Read more
Over 93,000 Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception Security Plan Since 2022
More than 93,000 people have been Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception since March 2022, as authorities continue their nationwide campaign against suspected gang members and organized crime. President Nayib Bukele’s government introduced the emergency security measures targeting criminal … Read more