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UFG Survey: Nayib Bukele With 70.9% Voting Intention and New Ideas With 57 Deputies
According to the survey published today by the Center for Citizen Studies of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Nayib Bukele will win the presidency in the first round of voting, and the New Ideas political party will win 57 of the 60 seats at the Legislative Assembly. The survey reveals … Read more
El Salvador Ranks 39th Among the Most Powerful Passports in the World
The Salvadoran passport is in 4th position among the countries with the most powerful passport in Central America; it is in 12th place in Latin America and in 39th place worldwide. The consulting firm Henley & Partners released the new rankings in January 2024. It measures the number of destinations … Read more
Only 12% of Salvadorans Used Bitcoin in 2023: Iudop-UCA Survey.
Only 12% of Salvadorans surveyed in the latest Iudop-UCA Survey stated that they had used Bitcoin for paying or buying something in 2023. 85% responded that they hadn’t used it during the year, and the remaining 3% said they never used Bitcoin. The Iudop-UCA survey “evaluating the year 2023,” which … Read more
Nayib Bukele and New Ideas Supporters Celebrate Record Voting Abroad. 2024 Elections
It has been about eight days since remote voting for the 2024 presidential and legislative started; this is the first time Salvadorans residing abroad can cast their votes for president and legislators remotely via the internet. So far, the voting process has proven to be a success. Within the initial … Read more
91% of Salvadorans Perceived a Safer Country in 2023: Iudop-UCA Survey
During 2023, El Salvador experienced significant security improvements, showcasing a notable reduction in crime rates such as homicides. These improvements, reflected in surveys, show the government’s committed efforts to create a safer environment for residents and visitors. On January 10, 2024, the Iudop-UCA released a survey evaluating the year 2023, … Read more
El Salvador Makes the List of New York Times “52 Places to Go In 2024”
Tourism to El Salvador is improving, which is good news for the Smallest country in Central America. This week, the New York Times newspaper released its list of the 52 Places to Go in 2024, including El Salvador. El Salvador is listed as the 33 place to go behind Brasilia, … Read more
Organized Crime Blamed for Half of Latin America’s Homicides
Organized crime is responsible for at least half of the homicides in Latin America and the Caribbean, home to the world’s highest regional homicide rate, according to a new study.The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently published its 4th Global Study on Homicide, which included a section examining how organized crime drives violence in Latin America and the Caribbean… Read more
