Public Safety News
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
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 10, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 214 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 0.95 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 214 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 15,000 Cases and 964 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 15,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first eight months of 2026, resulting in 964 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 54th Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 54th 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
El Salvador Security: From the World’s Most Dangerous Nation to One of the Safest
El Salvador’s security was once defined by widespread violence, earning the country a reputation as the “murder capital of the world.” Today, that image has changed dramatically, and El Salvador has emerged as one of Latin America’s safest countries. Security … Read more
Over 1,480 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,4800 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 August 16, the National Civil Police … Read more