Public Safety News
The Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2026: Ranked by Homicide Rates
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest—if not the safest. According to homicide data released … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 16,750 Cases and 1,078 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 16,750 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first nine months of 2026, resulting in 1,078 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … Read more
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continues to make headlines in 2026, as the number of days without homicides increases—good news for people living in El Salvador. As of September 30, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 229 days without a … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2026, El Salvador’s homicide rate is at 0.17 per day or 0.99 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 229 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … 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
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
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