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El Salvador’s Exports Up 2.9% Through 2026, Despite a Drop in May
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 2.9% in 2026, despite a decline registered in May. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $2.8 billion, up $78.4 million from … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $258.22, Rural Basket Falls to $185.51 in May
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $258.22 in May, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). May’s food basket cost was $10.00, or … Read more
Iudop-UCA Survey: Security Tops List of El Salvador’s Strengths; the Economy Remains Biggest Issue
According to a public opinion survey by the University Institute of Public Opinion (IUDOP) at José Simeón Cañas Central American University, most Salvadorans continue to identify public security as El Salvador’s greatest strength while viewing economic conditions as the country’s … Read more
Salvadorans Abroad Have Until November 29, 2027 to Update DUI for Upcoming Elections
Salvadorans residing outside the country have until November 29, 2026, to update the address on their Unique Identity Document, or DUI, to remain eligible for online voting in El Salvador’s 2027 elections, scheduled for February 28. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal, … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 52nd Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 52nd consecutive extension of the state of Exception, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from deputies of the Nuevas Ideas Party … Read more
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 June 20, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 145 days without a … Read more
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 0.18 per day or 1.01 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 145 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more