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El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Drops to $244.28 in November: The Lowest Point of the Year
As of November 2024, the cost of El Salvador’s basic food basket is $244.28 per family in urban areas and $175.22 in the rural sector, representing the lowest prices of the year for both sectors. This essential food cost is set using a family of 3.73 members for urban and … Read more
271 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador Thus Far in 2024, Thirty Two More Than the Same 2023 Period
Thus far in 2024, there have been 271 days without homicides in El Salvador; also, the country has achieved over 745 in total under the Bukele administrations. It is an impressive achievement, considering that before the Nayib Bukele Presidency, El Salvador had experienced less than five days without homicides in … Read more
In 2024, El Salvador’s Homicide Rate Is 0.29 per Day or 1.8 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants
Thus far in 2024, El Salvador has reported lower homicide numbers than last year; as of December 20, 2024, the country’s homicide rate stands at 0.29 per day or 1.8 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, thus far this year, El Salvador has achieved 271 days with zero homicides. In … Read more
El Salvador’s State of Exception Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 33rd Consecutive Time
The State of Exception in El Salvador is a security measure enforced by the Salvadoran Government to directly combat criminal gangs. It restricts certain constitutional guarantees; however, it is credited for reducing the country’s crime and homicides. To continue the direct fight against criminal organizations that began in March 2022, … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
Once again, the Surf Tournaments in El Salvador are bringing attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots and the Surf City El Salvador project. In 2024, the country hosted six top-level international surfing competitions. As of December 3, 2024, only one tournament has been announced for El Salvador for 2025, … Read more