Life in El Salvador
El Salvador’s Exports Increased 1.9% in 2025, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
El Salvador closed 2025 with a stronger goods trade performance than the previous year, according to figures from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). Total trade for the year reached $6,4 billion across international markets, surpassing 2024 levels. Overall trade flow … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Prices Increased in 2025 Across Urban and Rural Areas
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Official figures indicate that increasing food prices continue to burden Salvadoran households, with the basic food basket posing a significant challenge for most Salvadorans. At the end of 2025, according to government data, El Salvador’s … Read more
Why Was Norman Quijano Sentenced to 13 Years and Four Months in Jail?
Norman Quijano, a high-ranking politician from the ARENA political party, was deported from the United States to El Salvador yesterday. Salvadoran authorities detained him and informed him of his conviction. Former San Salvador Mayor Norman Quijano was sentenced to 13 … Read more
El Salvador Ilopango Air Show 2026: Highlights, Activities, and Ticket Information
The Salvadoran skies will once again host the acrobatic performances of national and international pilots during the 2026 Ilopango Air Show. The event, titled “Skies to the Limit (Cielos al Límite in Spanish),” is scheduled for January 31 and February … Read more
Domestic Tourism in El Salvador Reaches 10.2 Million Visitors in 2025
El Salvador closed 2025 with a surge in domestic tourism as more than 10.2 million people visited public attractions nationwide, according to official data released by the Ministry of Tourism. Figures from the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) show visits during … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: 2025 Ends With 1,238 Deaths and 13,285 Injuries
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — A total of 1,238 people were killed, and 13,285 were injured in traffic accidents in El Salvador, according to updated figures from the National Road Safety Observatory (FONAT). Traffic accidents rose from 20,301 in 2024 … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 0.91% at the end of 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador reached 0.91% at the end of 2025, which is one of the lowest in Central America. December’s inflation rate was the third highest level for the year, according to … Read more