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El Salvador Becomes the Only Central American Nation to Double Its Tourism Revenue in Just Ten Years
El Salvador’s tourism industry hasn’t just grown—it has rewritten the regional playbook. While neighboring countries are still recovering or advancing at a slower pace, El Salvador has managed to more than double its tourism revenue in just ten years. According … Read more
El Salvador Records Lowest Country Risk Level Since 2018, Marking Major Shift in Investor Confidence
El Salvador has reached its lowest country risk level in nearly seven years, marking a significant shift for a nation once ranked among the riskiest borrowers in global markets. The country’s risk indicator, measured through the Emerging Markets Bond Index … Read more
San Miguel Launches Patron Saint Festivities With Colorful Mail Parade and Month-Long Celebrations
SAN MIGUEL, El Salvador — The streets of San Miguel erupted in color and sound Saturday, November 1, as the traditional mail parade signaled the start of one of the country’s most anticipated cultural celebrations. The patron saint festivities of … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accident Crisis: Over 18,000 Cases and 973 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than 18,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first ten months of 2025, resulting in 973 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for … Read more
El Salvador Finalizes $65M CABEI Loan to Launch Second Phase of Surf City Coastal Infrastructure Project
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — A new wave of coastal development is expected to improve infrastructure in the coastal areas as part of the Surf City El Salvador project. The government of El Salvador and the Central American Bank for … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Increases Reserves to 6,367 Coins, Worth About $699.8 Million
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 6,367 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $699.8 million—$109,904 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) … Read more
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—this is good news for people living in El Salvador. As of October 31, 2025, the country has already recorded 252 murder-free days, surpassing … Read more