Current Events
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 3.8% Through August 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In August alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $863.4 million, a 4.7% increase compared to August 2025, representing about $38.5 million more in inflows. The overall remittances trend remains … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 3.2% Through August 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 3.2% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $4.5 billion, up $139.7 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
Walter Thilo Deininger Park: Hiking, Nature, and Adventure in La Libertad
La Libertad may be famous for Pacific beaches and surfing, but just beyond the coastline lies a different adventure. Walter Thilo Deininger Park offers forests, hiking trails, wildlife, caves, and adrenaline-filled activities. Walter Thilo Deininger Park sits along El Salvador’s … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 55th Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 55th consecutive extension of the state of Exception, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from deputies of the Nuevas Ideas Party … Read more
Indigo Festival of Suchitoto 2026: A Celebration of Añil and Culture
Suchitoto will turn blue in September as the historic city hosts the eighth Festival del Añil, a two-day celebration highlighting one of El Salvador’s most important cultural and economic traditions. The 2026 Indigo festival will take place Sept. 26-27 at … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $264.74, and Rural Basket to $189.63 in August
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $264.74 in August 2026, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). Compared with the previous month, the … Read more
10 Best Places to Watch Sunsets in El Salvador: Beaches, Lakes, and Volcano Views
El Salvador has a special way of saying goodbye to the day. As the sun begins to set, the sky fills with warm colors, transforming landscapes across the country into picture-perfect scenes. Along the Pacific coast, beside volcanic lakes, and … Read more