Safety and Security
Over 1,250 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
Over 1,250 Intoxicated drivers have been arrested in El Salvador thus far in 2026, marking a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest official data released. As of July 16, the National Civil Police … 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
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: How El Salvador Went from Violent Past to Safer Future
For decades, El Salvador faced violence, with local gangs terrorizing communities. High murder rates, extortion, and insecurity were expected—it forced many citizens to flee the country. To address the gang problem, Nayib Bukele introduced the Territorial Control Plan in his … 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
El Salvador Security: How the World’s Most Dangerous Nation Became One of the Safest
El Salvador security once symbolized global violence, branded the “murder capital of the world.” Today, sweeping government crackdowns have reversed that image, positioning the country as one of Latin America’s safest. Sweeping security reforms dismantled gangs, reduced homicides, and transformed … Read more