Life in El Salvador
World Bank Maintains Its Forecasts of a 2.2% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In its June 2025 update to the World Economic Outlook report, the World Bank maintained its economic growth projection for El Salvador at 2.2% in 2025, the lowest rate forecast for Central America. In April, … Read more
Will a New US-Costa Rica Extradition Agreement Help Control the Country’s Drug & Violence Problem?
SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica — A new extradition agreement between Costa Rica and the United States is raising hopes—and doubts—about its potential to blunt the rising tide of drug trafficking and organized crime in the region. While hailed as a … Read more
The Inflation Rate in El Salvador Drops to -0.21% in May—the Second Lowest Level Since November 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador declined to -0.21% in May 2025, marking the second-lowest monthly deflation since November 2024, when the country recorded a -0.31% rate, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank … Read more
LPG Datos Survey: 90.8% of the population is satisfied with President Bukele’s security work
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — As President Nayib Bukele marks six years in office, public approval of his administration remains anchored in one resounding theme: security. A new survey by LPG Datos shows that 90.8% of Salvadorans are satisfied with … Read more
Minimum Wage in El Salvador: Understanding the Economic Realities of Salvadorans
The minimum wage in El Salvador is a contentious issue, as it significantly affects the livelihoods and economic stability of most Salvadorans. Fair wages are crucial for reducing poverty and enhancing quality of life. However, in El Salvador, the minimum … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 8,500 Accidents and 497 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR — More than 8,500 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first five months of 2025, resulting in 497 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Increases Reserves to 6,194 Coins, Worth About $646.5 Million
SAN SALVADOR — El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves and has 6,194 Bitcoins with a current economic value of about $646.4 million—$104,355 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published … Read more