Life in El Salvador
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 15,000 Cases and 964 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 15,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first eight months of 2026, resulting in 964 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … Read more
El Salvador Credit Ratings: Current Ratings and the Country’s Economic Outlook
As of August 2026, El Salvador’s credit ratings are B- with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s, B- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, and B3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s. El Salvador Credit Ratings Agency Rating … Read more
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Forecasts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow Between 4.5% and 5% in 2026
El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR) increased its economic growth forecast for the country for 2026, projecting that the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 4.5% and 5% this year. The updated outlook marks a significant increase from the … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $261.49, and Rural Basket Drops to $186.51 in July
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $261.49 in July 2026, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). Compared with the previous month, the … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 3.7% Through July 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In July alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $864.3 million, a 1.0% decline compared to July 2025, representing about $8.6 million less in inflows. Despite the monthly decrease, the … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 4.4% Through July 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 4.4% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $4 billion, up $170.9 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 54th Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 54th 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