Life in El Salvador
El Salvador’s State of Exception Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 32nd Consecutive Time
The State of Exception in El Salvador is a security measure enforced by the Salvadoran Government to directly combat criminal gangs. It restricts certain constitutional guarantees; however, it is credited for reducing the country’s crime and homicides. To continue the direct fight against criminal organizations that began in March 2022, … Read more
2024 Salvadoran Population Census Reveals 49,788 Foreigners Now Call El Salvador Home
According to the VII Population Census and VI Housing Census published by El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR), 49,788 foreign-born individuals currently live in El Salvador. Those born abroad and residing in El Salvador make up 0.83% of the country’s total population of 6,029,976. The number of foreign-born residents in … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoins: A Nation’s Journey into Digital Currency
El Salvador continues investing in Bitcoin. As of November 2, 2024, El Salvador possesses 5,922.77 Bitcoins, valued at $405,437,056 US dollars, equivalent to $68,454 per Bitcoin. President Nayib Bukele’s unprecedented decision to make Bitcoin a legal tender in El Salvador in 2021 sparked intense discussions globally, reshaping perceptions of Bitcoin … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Predicts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow by 3% in 2024
In April 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) improved its growth projection for El Salvador’s economy and expected the country to grow 3.0% in 2024; this projection was higher than the 1.9% foreseen by the organization in October 2023. Then, in October 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its Western Regional … Read more
President Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: 89% Job Approval in the Latest Survey
Since becoming president in 2019, President Nayib Bukele’s approval rating has been over 75%; his approval is the highest any Salvadoran president has sustained during consecutive presidential terms. Nayib Bukele’s popularity continues in 2024. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, and innovative governance approach have struck a chord … Read more