Life in El Salvador
Central America Sees Spike in Cocaine Seizures in 2024 as Traffickers Shift Drug Routes
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In 2024, Central America recorded unprecedented cocaine seizures; however, vast amounts of the drug continued to reach global consumer markets, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Latin America’s trafficking networks. Despite multiton interdictions from Honduras … Read more
El Salvador Records -0.11% Inflation Rate in April, Second Lowest Since November 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador’s inflation rate declined to -0.11% in April 2025, marking the second-lowest monthly rate since November 2024, when the country recorded a brief period of deflation, according to data released by the Central Reserve … Read more
Vice President Felix Ulloa: El Salvador Seeks to Reduce the Margin of Error of the State of Exception
Salvadoran Vice President, Félix Ulloa, emphasized efforts to improve the arrest protocols under the state of emergency, which has been in place for over three years. In a recent interview with the French magazine Le Grand Continent, Ulloa stated the … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves a 91% Approval Rate in the Latest Survey
Since taking office in 2019, President Nayib Bukele has maintained an approval rating above 75%, the highest sustained by any Salvadoran president during their Presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity continues in 2025. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, … Read more
Association of Journalists of El Salvador APES Reports 789 Attacks on Journalists in 2024
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador’s press endured an alarming surge of hostility in 2024, with nearly 800 documented attacks ranging from censorship to physical aggression—marking what media advocates call one of the darkest years for journalistic freedom since … Read more
El Salvador Credit Ratings: Fitch Ratings Affirms El Salvador’s B- With a Stable Outlook Rating
On April 30, Fitch Ratings affirmed El Salvador’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at B- with a stable outlook. The agency upgraded the rating to B- from CCC+ on January 7, 2025. “El Salvador’s ‘B-‘ rating is supported by a … Read more
Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Declines in El Salvador as Attacks on Journalists Continue
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Systematic attacks on independent media persist in El Salvador, deepening a decline in press freedom under President Nayib Bukele’s administration, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Thursday. In its 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Reporters Without … Read more
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
Once again, the Surf Tournaments in El Salvador will bring attention to the excellent Salvadoran surfing spots, particularly Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana. The Surf City El Salvador project, launched by the government, aims to promote tourism through … Read more
Deputy Claudia Ortiz: Looking to Build a Political Alternative to Bukele and His Political Party
Claudia Ortiz is a deputy in the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly from the VAMOS political party. She is a central figure in Salvadoran politics, especially among those opposing Nayib Bukele. Claudia Ortiz studied Law at the “José Simeón Cañas” Central American … Read more