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224 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador in 2023 and over 450 During the Bukele Administration
There have been 224 days without homicides in El Salvador in 2023 and over 450 in total under the Bukele administration. An impressive achievement, considering that before the Nayib Bukele Presidency, El Salvador had experienced less than five days without homicides in 15 years. To put it in context, the … Read more
El Salvador’s Homicide Rate in 2023 is 0.41 Per Day or 2.4 Murders Per 100,000 Inhabitants
In 2023, El Salvador’s homicide rate stands at 0.41 per day, equivalent to 2.4 murders per 100,000 inhabitants; it marks a significant decrease of 71.6% compared to the same period in 2022, resulting in 343 fewer murders. The murder rate in El Salvador in 2022 was 1.36 per day or … Read more
Tourism for Miss Universe generated $177 million in revenue for El Salvador
The Minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, reported that the 72nd edition of the Miss Universe event generated $177 million in revenue for El Salvador. Additionally, she mentioned that during the week of the event, over 65,000 people visited the country. We were reported to have 100% occupancy in accommodation and … Read more
Lawyer Enrique Anaya urges Salvadorans to vote against Nayib Bukele
Salvadoran lawyer Enrique Anaya, a detractor of the current president, asked Salvadorans to vote against Nayib Bukele in the 2024 presidential elections. Anaya made the statement at a November 22 Radio YSUCA 91.7 FM interview. Enrique Anaya urged the Salvadoran political opposition to resist succumbing to “despair” and encouraged them … Read more
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration renews credit line to Nicaragua for $200 million
The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) reported that it had renewed a credit line for up to $200 million with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). The credit line is to support the country’s liquidity management. The contract was signed on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, and its objective … Read more
