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Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continue making headlines in 2026, as the days without homicides are increasing—this is good news for people living in El Salvador. As of May 31, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 126 days without a … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2026, El Salvador homicide rate is at 0.19 per day or 1.10 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 126 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 51st Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 51st consecutive extension of the state of Exception, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from deputies of the Nuevas Ideas Party … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 6.8% Through April 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador continue to boost the country’s economy. In April alone, Salvadorans abroad sent $851.1 million, a 5.4% increase—about $43.9 million more than the same month in 2025. The upward trend is also reflected in cumulative figures, with … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 5% So Far in 2026, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 5% in 2026, despite broader global economic uncertainty. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $2.2 billion, up $107.8 million from the … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $256.71 in April
In April, the price of the urban basic food basket reached its highest level since August 2024, driven by price increases due to the war in the Middle East. The urban basic food basket (CBA) rose $2.07 in April to … Read more
Over 800 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
829 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 May 14, the National Civil Police (PNC) … Read more