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El Salvador Expects More Than 145,000 Tourists During Holy Week 2026
According to the Salvadoran Ministry of Tourism, El Salvador is preparing to receive an estimated 145,000 international visitors during the Holy Week period—March 28 to April 5, 2026. The projection surpasses last year’s total of 139,000 foreign arrivals during the … Read more
Los Talcigüines of Texistepeque: A Unique Holy Week Experience of Tradition, Faith, and Culture
Every year on Holy Monday, Texistepeque’s famous Talcigüines—men dressed in red—take to the streets, whipping both locals and visitors as part of a ritual meant to cleanse sins. This striking tradition, rooted in the Santa Ana Norte municipality, reflects El … Read more
San Salvador, the Capital City of El Salvador, No Longer Among World’s Most Dangerous Cities
For years, San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, was synonymous with urban violence. Rampant gang activity, widespread extortion, and one of the world’s highest homicide rates defined daily life in the capital city. San Salvador frequently appeared on the … Read more
Central America Homicide Rate in 2025: Honduras Recorded Highest Rate Again
Violence in Central America has long been a prevailing issue, impacting the region’s social fabric and economic development. This ongoing issue continues to threaten the region’s stability and the well-being of its people. In the 2025 Central America Homicide Rate … Read more
Caribbean Homicide Rate Remains Among the Highest Despite Mixed Trends
According to InSight Crime’s 2025 Homicide Round-Up, about 11,000 people were killed in the Caribbean last year, resulting in a median homicide rate of 34.0 per 100,000 individuals. The Caribbean countries with the lowest homicide rates in 2025 were the … Read more
Latin America Homicide Rate 2025: Which Countries Improved and Which Worsened
In 2025, Latin America remained one of the world’s most violent regions, though new figures suggest modest improvement. According to the latest crime stats, the region’s homicide rate continued a gradual decline compared with recent years. The 2025 homicide rate … Read more
Concepción de Ataco Prepares for the 2026 Coffee Festival Celebration
In March 2026, the colorful town of Concepción de Ataco once again hosts its lively Coffee Festival, celebrating one of the country’s most enduring traditions. The festival takes place in the well-known Ruta de las Flores, a scenic corridor known … Read more