Living in El Salvador
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation is making headlines in 2025, as the days without homicides are increasing. As of May 11, the country has already recorded 108 murder-free days, surpassing the 95 zero-homicide days during the same period in 2024. … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2025, El Salvador homicide rate is at 0.20 per day or 1.20 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 108 days with no murders. These figures mark a slight improvement from the same … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 6,600 Accidents and 386 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR — More than 6,600 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first four months of 2025, resulting in 386 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: April 2025 Joins the List of the Country’s Most Secure Months
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once plagued by one of the world’s highest murder rates, El Salvador is now posting some of its safest months in more than half a century. Based on homicides, April 2025 entered the list of … Read more
Presidents of El Salvador: The Leaders Who Shaped El Salvador’s Political Landscape From 1989-2029
El Salvador, a country with a diverse political history, has been shaped by a wide range of presidents—for better or worse. From controversial figures to modern leaders, each has left a distinct mark on the country’s direction, influencing everything from … Read more
The Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2025: Ranked by Homicide Rates
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest—if not the safest. As of today, the country’s … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador in 2025: Understanding the Economic Realities of Salvadorans
The minimum wage in El Salvador is a hot topic of discussion as it directly impacts most Salvadoran’s livelihoods and economic stability. Fair wages are crucial for reducing poverty and enhancing quality of life. But in El Salvador, the minimum … Read more
MS-13 Gang Tattoos Explained: Mara Salvatrucha or MS13 Inked Language of Fear and Loyalty
Tattoos have long been a fixture in gang culture, but none have become as iconic—or as feared—as those worn by members of MS-13 or Mara Salvatrucha. These inked markings aren’t just decorative; they’re declarations of identity, allegiance, and, in many … Read more
Decoding Barrio 18 Tattoos: 18th Street Gang Symbols of Loyalty, Power, and Identity
Tattoos have long been used as a visual language—etched symbols of identity, allegiance, and personal history. For members of Barrio 18, also known as 18th Street Gang or Mara 18, tattoos carry deep meaning. Born in the streets of Los … Read more