Life in El Salvador
Over 1,000 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,000 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 June 14, the National Civil Police … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 2.53 in May 2026, the Highest Level So Far for the Year
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador hit 2.53% in May 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest since October 2023, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented … Read more
Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Rise 23.9% in 2026, 127 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 June 11, authorities recorded 658 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 continue making headlines in 2026, as the days without homicides are increasing—this is good news for people living in El Salvador. As of June 10, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 136 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 homicide rate is at 0.18 per day or 1.03 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 136 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 10,100 Cases and 646 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 10,100 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first five months of 2026, resulting in 646 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 Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,676 Coins, Worth About $489.7 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,676.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $489.7 million—$63,797 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more