Life in El Salvador
Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves an 85.5% Approval 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 remains strong in 2026, driven by his distinctive leadership style, emphasis … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 51st Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 51st consecutive extension of the state of Exception, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from deputies of the Nuevas Ideas Party … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 6.8% Through April 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador continue to boost the country’s economy. In April alone, Salvadorans abroad sent $851.1 million, a 5.4% increase—about $43.9 million more than the same month in 2025. The upward trend is also reflected in cumulative figures, with … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 5% So Far in 2026, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 5% in 2026, despite broader global economic uncertainty. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $2.2 billion, up $107.8 million from the … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $256.71 in April
In April, the price of the urban basic food basket reached its highest level since August 2024, driven by price increases due to the war in the Middle East. The urban basic food basket (CBA) rose $2.07 in April to … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: April 2026 Joins the List of the Country’s Most Secure Months
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once plagued by one of the world’s highest murder rates, El Salvador is now posting some of its safest months in more than half a century. Based on homicides, April 2026 entered the list of … Read more