Life in El Salvador
El Salvador Credit Ratings: What Fitch’s Latest Assessment Means for the Country
As of November 2025, El Salvador’s Credit Ratings are B- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, B- with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings Agency, and B3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s. El Salvador Credit … Read more
Over 90,000 Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception Security Plan Since 2022
The number of individuals arrested in El Salvador due to the State of Exception security plan—initiated by the Nayib Bukele government to combat gangs—has exceeded 90,000. The Bukele administration launched the State of Exception in March 2022 in response to … Read more
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) Projects 3.5%–4% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador’s economy is expected to expand between 3.5% and 4% in 2025, according to new regional projections released Tuesday by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Monetary Council (SECMCA) after a two-day meeting … Read more
Only 46.5% of Salvadoran Motorcyclists Hold a Valid License—Gap Alarms Officials
El Salvador’s transportation authorities warned this week that more than half of the country’s motorcyclists are operating without a valid driver’s license, raising concerns amid rising traffic deaths, in which motorcyclists account for nearly 40% of all fatalities. Official data … Read more
Inter-American Development Bank IDB Approves $195 Million Loan to Modernize El Salvador’s Airport
The Inter-American Development Bank said Thursday it approved a $195 million loan to help modernize El Salvador’s San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport, aiming to expand capacity, improve service quality, and strengthen air-transport management. The IDB said the … Read more
Latin America Remittances to Hit $174.4 Billion in 2025, driven by Central America
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are forecast to reach a record $174.4 billion in 2025, the Inter-American Development Bank stated Tuesday, mainly driven by Central America’s sharp growth amid migration uncertainties that are spurring higher transfers. The IDB … Read more
Education in El Salvador: Key Statistics Expose Deep Problems That Demand Immediate Action
Since 2021, El Salvador has achieved security levels unseen in over five decades. It’s a significant shift for the country, but safety alone won’t address the country’s deep-rooted financial and poverty issues. Without substantial progress in education, these problems will … Read more