Safety and Security
The Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2026: Ranked by Homicide Rates
Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest—if not the safest. According to homicide information released … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: How El Salvador Went from Violent Past to Safer Future
For decades, El Salvador struggled with gang violence that terrorized communities across the country. High murder rates, extortion, and insecurity became part of daily life for Salvadorans—it forced many to flee the country. To confront the gang problem, Nayib Bukele … Read more
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
San Salvador, the Capital City of El Salvador, No Longer Among World’s Most Dangerous Cities
For years, San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador, was synonymous with urban violence. Rampant gang activity, widespread extortion, and one of the world’s highest homicide rates defined daily life in the capital city. San Salvador frequently appeared on the … Read more
Comandos de Salvamento Sensuntepeque: Labor Voluntaria que Salva Vidas en Cabañas
En Sensuntepeque, los Comandos de Salvamento cumplen un rol esencial en la atención de emergencias. Esta organización voluntaria opera con recursos escasos, pero con una presencia constante y efectiva. Su trabajo abarca atención prehospitalaria, rescates en accidentes de tránsito, emergencias … 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
Terrorism Confinement Center CECOT: El Salvador’s Mega-Prison Symbol of Security and Control
El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) stands as the world’s largest prison, built to hold 40,000 inmates. It symbolizes President Nayib Bukele’s war against the country’s notorious gangs. The prison, located in Tecoluca, marks the culmination of Bukele’s security policy … Read more