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 Jun 22, the country has already recorded 143 murder-free days, surpassing the 128 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 0.19 per day or 1.15 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 143 days with no murders. These figures mark a slight improvement from the same … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador: Understanding the Economic Realities of Salvadorans
The minimum wage in El Salvador is a contentious issue, as it significantly affects the livelihoods and economic stability of most Salvadorans. Fair wages are crucial for reducing poverty and enhancing quality of life. However, in El Salvador, the minimum … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 8,500 Accidents and 497 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR — More than 8,500 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first five months of 2025, resulting in 497 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: May 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, May 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