Life in El Salvador
Safest Months in El Salvador: July 2026 Joins the List of the Country’s Most Secure Months
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, July 2026 entered the list of safest months in El Salvador; … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,730 Coins, Worth About $483.5 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,730.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $483.5 million—$62,548 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 13,200 Cases and 852 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 13,200 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first seven months of 2026, resulting in 852 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … Read more
Living in El Salvador: Top Reasons for Moving to El Salvador
Over the past few years, El Salvador has become an increasingly attractive destination for people from around the world—and for many Salvadorans who once left, it is now the place they choose to return to. The country offers a compelling … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 4.5% Through June 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In June alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $850.8 million, a 1.7% decline compared to June 2025, representing about $14.6 million less in inflows. Despite the monthly decrease, the … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 4.1% Through June 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 4.1% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $3.4 billion, up $134.9 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $259.95, and Rural Basket to $189.56 in June
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $259.95 in June, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). June’s food basket cost is $6.89, or … Read more