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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 November 30, 2025, the country has already recorded 278 murder-free days, surpassing … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2025, El Salvador homicide rate is at 0.22 per day or 1.36 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 278 days with no murders. These figures mark a slight improvement from the same … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) Projects 3.5%–4% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador’s economy is expected to expand between 3.5% and 4% in 2025, according to new regional projections released Tuesday by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Monetary Council (SECMCA) after a two-day meeting … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Monthly Costs, Price Trends, and Its Impact on Families in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Official figures show that rising food costs continue to strain Salvadoran households, with the basic food basket remaining a significant burden despite modest year-over-year price increase. As of October 2025, according to government data, El … Read more
El Salvador Extends State of Exception for the 45th Time Amid Ongoing Anti-Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 45th consecutive extension of the state of emergency on Wednesday, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from Nuevas Ideas, the National … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Have Increased by 18.2% in 2025, Fueled by U.S. Contributions
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Remittances to El Salvador continue to fuel the economy, posting strong growth through the first 10 months of 2025, even as cryptocurrency-based transfers sharply decline, according to new data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). … Read more