Living in El Salvador


Days without homicides in El Salvador

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 May 10, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 107 days without a … Read more

El Salvador Homicide Rate

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 0.20 per day or 1.15 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 107 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more

Plaza Libertad El Salvador

Safest Months in El Salvador: April 2026 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 2026 entered the list of … Read more

Traffic Accidents in El Salvador

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

El Salvador challenges and concerns

El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most?


In 2026, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns center on economic issues, including the high cost of living, limited job opportunities, and low wages. These challenges strain families, widen inequality, and push many into informal work or migration. Beyond economic difficulties, … Read more

San Salvador Historic Downtown

San Salvador, the Capital City of El Salvador, No Longer Among World’s Most Dangerous Cities


For years, San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, was synonymous with urban violence. Rampant gang activity, widespread extortion, and one of the world’s highest homicide rates defined daily life in the capital city. San Salvador frequently appeared on the … Read more

Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador

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. According to information released by … Read more