Life in El Salvador
El Salvador’s State of Exception Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 33rd Consecutive Time
The State of Exception in El Salvador is a security measure enforced by the Salvadoran Government to directly combat criminal gangs. It restricts certain constitutional guarantees; however, it is credited for reducing the country’s crime and homicides. To continue the direct fight against criminal organizations that began in March 2022, … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
Once again, the Surf Tournaments in El Salvador are bringing attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots and the Surf City El Salvador project. In 2024, the country hosted six top-level international surfing competitions. As of December 3, 2024, only one tournament has been announced for El Salvador for 2025, … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoins: A Nation’s Journey into Digital Currency
El Salvador continues investing in Bitcoin. As of December 2, 2024, El Salvador possesses 5,951.77 Bitcoins, valued at $569,601,919 million dollars, equivalent to $95,703 per Bitcoin. President Nayib Bukele’s unprecedented decision to make Bitcoin a legal tender in El Salvador in 2021 sparked intense discussions globally, reshaping perceptions of Bitcoin … Read more
November 2024: The Second Safest Month in El Salvador in Over Four Decades
Based on homicides, November 2024 is the second safest month in El Salvador in over 40-plus years. November ended with 5 homicides for a 0.17 daily rate and achieved 26 days with zero homicides. November ended with one more homicide and one less day with zero homicides than October 2024, … Read more
251 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador Thus Far in 2024, Twenty Five More Than the Same 2023 Period
Thus far in 2024, there have been 251 days without homicides in El Salvador; also, the country has achieved over 725 in total under the Bukele administrations. It is an impressive achievement, considering that before the Nayib Bukele Presidency, El Salvador had experienced less than five days without homicides in … Read more