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Experience and Enjoy the 2024 Jocote Corona Fair at Cerro Verde National Park: October 19-20
The Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU) announced that the Corona Jocote Fair will be held on October 19 and 20 at Cerro Verde National Park, with an admission fee of $2 per person. On both days, activities will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. “We already have a … Read more
The 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: The ISA World Masters Surfing Championship is Next
Once again, the 2024 Surf Tournaments in El Salvador are bringing attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots and the Surf City El Salvador project. This year, the country has hosted three top-level international surfing competitions, with three more on the way. The remaining surf tournaments in El Salvador for … Read more
205 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador Thus Far in 2024, Twelve More Than the Same 2023 Period
Thus far in 2024, there have been 205 days without homicides in El Salvador; also, the country has achieved over 680 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 0.34 per Day or 2.0 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants
Thus far in 2024, El Salvador has reported lower homicide numbers than last year; as of October 10, 2024, the country’s homicide rate stands at 0.34 per day or 2.0 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, thus far this year, El Salvador has achieved 205 days with zero homicides. In … Read more
UFG Survey: Despite Economic Struggles, Most Salvadorans Support the Country’s Current Direction
The “Rumbo País 2024” survey released today by Disruptiva of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG) shows that Salvadorans remain confident in the country’s direction despite economic challenges. When asked, “How do you see the future of the country?“ 58.2% responded optimistically. On the other hand, 31.8% stated uncertainty, 7.9% expressed … Read more
The World Bank Lowers El Salvador’s Economic Growth Forecast to 2.9% From 3.2% for 2024
The World Bank lowered El Salvador’s economic growth forecast to 2.9% from 3.2%, a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the June projections. This marks the fourth time the World Bank has revised its 2024 growth estimate for El Salvador’s economy. At the start of 2024, the Bank projected a 2.3% … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception; A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs
El Salvador’s State of Exception is a security measure implemented by the Salvadoran Government to attack criminal gangs directly. The state of exception that restricts some constitutional guarantees has resulted in the arrest of over 81,000 alleged gang members and collaborators. The security measure was approved in late March 2022 … Read more