Life in El Salvador

Analyzing Poverty in El Salvador: An Insight Into El Salvador’s Poverty Rate!
Poverty remains one of the most defining issues shaping daily life in El Salvador. Understanding how many people live in poverty, why it persists, and what policies exist helps explain the broader realities of living in El Salvador. Because of … Read more

El Salvador Becomes the Only Central American Nation to Double Its Tourism Revenue in Just Ten Years
El Salvador’s tourism industry hasn’t just grown—it has rewritten the regional playbook. While neighboring countries are still recovering or advancing at a slower pace, El Salvador has managed to more than double its tourism revenue in just ten years. According … Read more

El Salvador Records Lowest Country Risk Level Since 2018, Marking Major Shift in Investor Confidence
El Salvador has reached its lowest country risk level in nearly seven years, marking a significant shift for a nation once ranked among the riskiest borrowers in global markets. The country’s risk indicator, measured through the Emerging Markets Bond Index … Read more

El Salvador Healthcare System: Navigating the Salvadoran Healthcare Landscape
El Salvador healthcare system reflects the country’s social and economic divide. While universal care exists in theory, access and quality vary greatly depending on whether one relies on public or private services. The public healthcare system—managed mainly by the Ministry … Read more

San Miguel Launches Patron Saint Festivities With Colorful Mail Parade and Month-Long Celebrations
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — The streets of San Miguel erupted in color and sound Saturday, November 1, as the traditional mail parade signaled the start of one of the country’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. The patron saint festivities of … Read more

El Salvador Traffic Accident Crisis: Over 18,000 Cases and 973 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than 18,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first ten months of 2025, resulting in 973 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for … Read more

El Salvador Finalizes $65M CABEI Loan to Launch Second Phase of Surf City Coastal Infrastructure Project
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — A new wave of coastal development is expected to improve infrastructure in the coastal areas as part of the Surf City El Salvador project. The government of El Salvador and the Central American Bank for … Read more