Public Safety News

Lake Coatepeque El Salvador Emergency: What You Need to Know!

The Salvadoran Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) declared an emergency in Lake Coatepeque, due to the contamination caused by cyanobacteria. The emergency measure is set to remain in effect for 12 months, to avert potential natural disasters and … Read more

More Than 150 Intoxicated Drivers Were Arrested During the Easter Holidays

Yesterday, the Vice Minister of Transportation, Nelson Reyes, announced that 153 intoxicated drivers were arrested through the Easter holiday week, 143% more than in 2023, when 63 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Reyes noted that the growth in … Read more

Salvadoran Authorities Provide a Final Balance of Emergencies Attended During the Holy Week

Yesterday, the Salvadoran authorities that make up the National Civil Protection Commission (PROCIVIL) announced the final balance of the emergencies attended to within the framework of the Summer 2024 Plan, which corresponds to the Easter holiday period. Luis Alonso Amaya, … Read more

Salvadoran Red Cross Conducts “El Paso del Hombre 2024” Aquatic Endurance Test

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, the Salvadoran Red Cross conducted the “El Paso del Hombre 2024 Challenge,” the aquatic test of endurance in preparation for the Holy Week vacation. The aquatic endurance test involves swimming 21 kilometers in open water, … Read more