Public Safety News
El Salvador State of Exception Extended for the 56th Consecutive Time
El Salvador State of Exception Extended for the 56th Consecutive Time after lawmakers approved another 30-day renewal, keeping the government’s controversial anti-gang security measures in place through November 26, 2026. The Legislative Assembly approved the latest extension on October 21 … Read more
Over 1,900 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,900 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 October 14, the National Civil Police … Read more
MS-13 Gang Tattoos Explained: Meanings, Symbols, and History
MS-13 Gang Tattoos begins with understanding how body art became a recognizable part of Mara Salvatrucha, a violent street gang with roots in Los Angeles and strong historical ties to El Salvador. For decades, gang members used tattoos to display … Read more
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 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
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
San Salvador, the Capital City of El Salvador, No Longer Among World’s Most Dangerous Cities
For years, San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, was synonymous with urban violence. Rampant gang activity, widespread extortion, and one of the world’s highest homicide rates defined daily life in the capital city. San Salvador frequently appeared on the … Read more