Life in El Salvador
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security
In 2025, the days without homicides in El Salvador continue to increase. So far, the country has recorded 18 murder-free days, slightly exceeding the count for the same period last year. Last year, El Salvador set a historic record of 281 days without homicides, an impressive achievement, considering that before … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate in 2025: Impacting the Country’s Security and Its Global Reputation
In 2025, El Salvador’s homicide rate is 0.15 per day or 0.91 homicides per 100,000 people. Also, thus far this year, the country has achieved 18 days with no murders. The statistics for this year are slightly lower compared to the same period last year. El Salvador ended 2024 by … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Projects 2.5% Economic Growth for Latin America in 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest economic growth rate of 2.5% for Latin America in 2025, signaling a continued recovery amid global economic challenges. The forecast, outlined in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, highlights the region’s resilience in navigating external pressures, including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and … Read more
El Salvador to Join the US Global Entry Program in 2025, Facilitating Entry Into the United States
The United States Embassy in El Salvador reported yesterday, Friday, January 17, that starting this year, El Salvador will be included in the list of countries with access to the Global Entry program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service (CBP). Starting this year, El Salvador will join Global … Read more
The Growing Influence of Organized Crime in Latin American Politics
Criminal organizations showed this past year that they pose a growing threat to democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean, exerting nefarious influence over numerous elections and political situations throughout the region. Some criminal groups directly threatened or killed candidates and elected officials, depriving citizens of their right to a freely chosen … Read more