Life in El Salvador
El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2024?
It is 2024, and the spotlight has been and will continue to be on President Bukele’s second consecutive presidential term and the democratic direction of the country; however, this political landscape is not a primary concern for most Salvadorans. In 2024, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns are associated with the … Read more
The Economic Commission for Latin America “ECLAC” Increases El Salvador’s 2024 Economic Growth Projection to 3.5%
The Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC) projects an economic growth of 3.5% for El Salvador in 2024. The projected increase was made public in their August 2024 report. ECLAC, also known as CEPAL, increased its projection from the 2% indicated in its first report for 2024 released on December … Read more
Analyzing Poverty in El Salvador: An Insight Into El Salvador’s Poverty Rate!
Poverty in El Salvador is a complex and pressing issue that has profound implications for the nation’s population. Because of poverty, a significant portion of the country’s citizens grapple with economic hardship, limited access to necessities, and persistent social inequality. Currently, El Salvador’s poverty rate is 27.2 percent, with 18.4% … Read more
The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Projects an Economic Growth of 3% to 3.5% in 2024
The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow between 3.0% and 3.5% in 2024, driven by an increase in the development of public and private investment projects. BCR’s President Douglas Rodríguez affirmed that one of the primary drivers of this economic growth is the improved … Read more
Education in El Salvador: Statistics and Problems that Need Solving
Since 2021, El Salvador is experiencing levels of security never seen before, or at least not in the last 40-plus years. This improved security is good news for Salvadorans; however, it will not help solve the country’s financial and poverty problems unless education improves. Without a doubt, education in El … Read more