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Guatemala Expects Around 78,000 Salvadoran Tourists During August Holidays
According to projections released by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT), Guatemala expects to welcome approximately 78,000 visitors from El Salvador during the August holiday season. The August vacation period is unique to El Salvador. It coincides with the patron saint … Read more
July 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
July 2026 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ Latest News ▼ Good News for Salvadoran Exports. El Salvador’s exports are … Read more
El Salvador Posts 4.8% Economic Growth in First Quarter, Fueled by Construction
El Salvador’s economy expanded 4.8% during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, driven largely by strong growth in construction and broad-based gains across most productive sectors. The country’s gross domestic product totaled $9.26 … Read more
Iudop-UCA Survey: Security Tops List of El Salvador’s Strengths; the Economy Remains Biggest Issue
According to a public opinion survey by the University Institute of Public Opinion (IUDOP) at José Simeón Cañas Central American University, most Salvadorans continue to identify public security as El Salvador’s greatest strength while viewing economic conditions as the country’s … Read more
Salvadorans Abroad Have Until November 29, 2027 to Update DUI for Upcoming Elections
Salvadorans residing outside the country have until November 29, 2026, to update the address on their Unique Identity Document, or DUI, to remain eligible for online voting in El Salvador’s 2027 elections, scheduled for February 28. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal, … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves an 87.8% Approval in the Latest Survey
Since taking office in 2019, President Nayib Bukele has maintained an approval rating above 75%, the highest sustained by any Salvadoran president during their Presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity remains strong in 2026, driven by his distinctive leadership style, emphasis … Read more
June 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
June 2026 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ Latest News ▼ Bukele Maintains Strong Public Support. President Nayib Bukele continues … Read more