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El Salvador Excludes Key Data From Homicide Tally: Implications for Crime Statistics
Since 2019, the Salvadoran government has been omitting key data from its official homicide tally, a move that could conceal the factual state of violence in the country. The government’s homicide data does not count deaths resulting from confrontations between … Read more
Wanderlust Magazine Names El Salvador a Top Travel Destination for 2025
In its “2025 Good To Go List,” Wanderlust magazine named El Salvador as a top travel destination for 2025, placing the small Central American nation among 25 must-visit locations worldwide. The publication praised the country’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and … Read more
El Salvador Among the Top 3 Best Performing Tourist Destinations Worldwide in 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its list of the best-performing destinations for 2024; El Salvador ranked second behind Qatar and ahead of Albania, which ranks third. El Salvador has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in global tourism, with the latest … Read more
Survey Highlights Public Opposition to Mining in El Salvador
According to a survey by Disruptive Magazine of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Salvadorans do not believe that mining in the country is possible without contaminating water or the environment. When asked about supporting President Bukele’s proposal to implement metal … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Latin America in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest economic growth rate of 2.5% for Latin America in 2025, signaling a continued recovery amid global economic challenges. The forecast, outlined in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, highlights the region’s … Read more
El Salvador to Join the US Global Entry Program in 2025, Facilitating Entry Into the United States
The United States Embassy in El Salvador reported yesterday, Friday, January 17, that starting this year, El Salvador will be included in the list of countries with access to the Global Entry program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection … Read more
The Growing Influence of Organized Crime in Latin American Politics
Criminal organizations showed this past year that they pose a growing threat to democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean, exerting nefarious influence over numerous elections and political situations throughout the region. Some criminal groups directly threatened or killed candidates and elected officials, depriving citizens of their right to a freely chosen … Read more