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Cid-Gallup: 96% of Salvadorans Approve Government’s Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s security crackdown received overwhelming public support, as a new Cid-Gallup poll released on December 10 found that 96% of Salvadorans view the government’s anti-gang measures positively, reflecting continued approval of policies implemented since the 2022 state of emergency. … Read more
FMLN to Join 2027 Elections, Letting Non-Members Seek Presidential and Local Nominations
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) announced Sunday it will compete in El Salvador’s 2027 presidential, legislative, and municipal elections. It also confirmed that it will allow non-members to run under its banner and … Read more
Five Districts Receive 22.2% of All Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Households in five districts receive 22.2% of all remittances to El Salvador, according to the BCR. From January to October, remittances reached $8.2 billion, up 18.2% from the same period in 2014. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Usulután, and … Read more
Over 90,000 Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception Security Plan Since 2022
The number of individuals arrested in El Salvador due to the State of Exception security plan—initiated by the Nayib Bukele government to combat gangs—has exceeded 90,000. The Bukele administration launched the State of Exception in March 2022 in response to … 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
Only 46.5% of Salvadoran Motorcyclists Hold a Valid License—Gap Alarms Officials
El Salvador’s transportation authorities warned this week that more than half of the country’s motorcyclists are operating without a valid driver’s license, raising concerns amid rising traffic deaths, in which motorcyclists account for nearly 40% of all fatalities. Official data … Read more