Life in El Salvador
Remittances to El Salvador Hit a Record $8.48 Billion in 2024
According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), remittances to El Salvador totaled $8479.70 million in 2024, a 2.5 percent increase from the previous year. In 2024, Salvadoran families received an additional $204.28 million compared to the same period in 2023 when the amount was $8,275.42 million. In December 2024, El … Read more
El Salvador Among the Top 3 Best Performing Tourist Destinations Worldwide in 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released its list of the best-performing destinations for 2024; El Salvador ranked second behind Qatar and ahead of Albania, which ranks third. El Salvador has undoubtedly made remarkable strides in global tourism, with the latest UN Tourism Barometer showcasing the country’s impressive post-COVID-19 recovery. According … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Closes 2024 at $246.06 Per Family
In 2024, the cost of El Salvador’s basic food basket per family ended at $246.06 in urban areas and $179.00 in the rural sector, over 3.5% lower than the previous year. This essential food cost is set using a family of 3.73 members in urban areas and 4.26 in rural … Read more
Survey Highlights Public Opposition to Mining in El Salvador
According to a survey by Disruptive Magazine of the Francisco Gavidia University (UFG), Salvadorans do not believe that mining in the country is possible without contaminating water or the environment. When asked about supporting President Bukele’s proposal to implement metal mining, 48.73% of respondents said they did not support it, … Read more
President Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: Why Does His Popularity Remain High?
Since becoming president in 2019, President Nayib Bukele’s approval rating has been over 75%; his approval is the highest any Salvadoran president has sustained during their presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity continues in 2025. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, and innovative governance approach have struck a chord … Read more