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Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Approves Free Public Transportation During Election Day
During the January 31 plenary session, the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly approved a provisional decree providing a subsidy to the public transportation sector. The objective of this decree is to guarantee that on the upcoming election days, February 4 and March 3, the public transportation service will be free of charge. … Read more
El Salvador Drops Two Points in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index
On the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International released on January 2024, El Salvador received a Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score of 31; the country dropped two points from the previous year. The score of 31 is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being the best … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Dropped by $617.02 Million in 2023, the Worst Decline Since 2020
According to the Salvadoran Reserve Bank (BCR), El Salvador’s exports in 2023 were $6,498.09 million, a drop of 8.67% or $617.2 million less than the $7,115.11 it exported in 2022. Except for a growth spike in February, the country’s exports consistently posted negative numbers throughout the rest of the year. … Read more
The Salvadoran Government Expects 15 Cruise Ships During the 2023-2024 Season
The Salvadoran Government expects at least 15 cruise ships to dock in national ports in the 2023-2024 cruise season. Federico Anliker, president of the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA), communicated the government’s expectations in a Chanel 10 TV interview. Anliker also noted that the number of cruises may increase; the … Read more
Opinion: El Salvador’s State of Exception Is Not Affecting Tourism. But, Should You Be Worried When Visiting?
No, the emergency state of exception has not affected tourism to El Salvador. In fact, the Salvadoran tourism industry seems to be increasing as it feels more … Read more
Organized Crime, Main Risk in a Critical Electoral Year for Latin America
Organized crime and insecurity are the primary political risks facing Latin America in 2024 as the region enters a pivotal election year, according to a new report that underscores the complex security situation newly elected leaders will face. Major elections are slated across the region, including presidential elections in El Salvador, Panama, Mexico, and Venezuela. In these races, organized crime and the state’s … Read more
Idhuca Launches Online Form to Report Human Rights Violations in El Salvador
The UCA Human Rights Institute (Idhuca) launched an online form to receive complaints of human rights violations from Salvadorans; the human rights organization will make legal and psychosocial services available to people who have been affected. Gabriela Santos, director of the UCA Human Rights Institute, and Danilo Flores, coordinator of … Read more
