Life in El Salvador
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,641 Coins, Worth About $614.2 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,641.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $614.2 million—$80,382 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Almost 8,000 Cases and 488 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Almost 8,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first four months of 2026, resulting in 488 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … 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 April 30, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 100 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 0.19 per day or 1.10 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 100 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Have Increased by 7.3% in 2026, Fueled by U.S. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador continue to boost the country’s economy. In March alone, Salvadorans abroad sent $910.8 million, a 5.5% increase—about $47.8 million more than the same month in 2025. The upward trend is also reflected in cumulative figures, with … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 50th Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 50th 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’s Exports up 3.6% So Far in 2026, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 3.6% in 2026, despite broader global economic uncertainty. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $1.7 billion, up $58.3 million from the … Read more