Life in El Salvador


Days without homicides in El Salvador

65 Days Without Homicides in El Salvador Thus Far in 2024, Eight More Than the Same 2023 Period


Thus far in 2024, there have been 65 days without homicides in El Salvador; also, the country has achieved over 540 in total under the Bukele administration. It is an impressive achievement, considering that before the Nayib Bukele Presidency, El Salvador had experienced less than five days without homicides in … Read more

El Salvador Homicide Rate

In 2024, El Salvador’s Homicide Rate Is 0.27 per Day or 1.5 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants


El Salvador starts 2024 with lower homicide numbers than last year; as of March 23, 2024, the country’s homicide rate stands at 0.27 per day or 1.5 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants. Furthermore, thus far this year, El Salvador has achieved 65 days with zero homicides. In 2023, El Salvador’s … Read more

2024 Salvadoran Elections

Insights Into the 2024 Salvadoran Elections Results: Democracy in Action!


The 2024 Salvadoran Elections marked a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. It was the first time an incumbent president ran for re-election in over 50 years and won with 84.65% of the votes. The elections saw Nayib Bukele’s New Ideas political party assert a commanding victory in all … Read more

El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank BCR Economic Outlook

The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Projects an Economic Growth of 3% to 3.5% in 2024


The Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR) projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow between 3.0% and 3.5% in 2024, driven by an increase in the development of public and private investment projects. BCR’s President Douglas Rodríguez affirmed that one of the primary drivers of this economic growth is the improved … Read more

El Salvador’s basic food basket cost

El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Cost in 2024 is $256.82 in Urban Areas


El Salvador’s basic food basket cost per family is $256.82 for the urban sector and $185.17 for rural areas. The Salvadoran essential food basket cost in urban areas is about 27.9% more expensive than in the rural sector. One of the principal worries Salvadorans have entering 2024 is the high … Read more

Remittances to El Salvador

Remittances to El Salvador Are up $16.14 Million or 1.34%, Year to Date


Thus far, in 2024, family remittances to El Salvador are up $16.14 million or 1.34% compared to 2023. According to the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR), remittances to El Salvador as of February 2024 totaled $1218.0 million. Last year, remittances to El Salvador reached a new high; in … Read more

Women in Government in El Salvador

Women in Government in El Salvador to Have Low Representation During the 2024-2027 Governmental Period


In El Salvador, women have faced notable underrepresentation in government roles, highlighting an enduring disparity in political leadership. This imbalance underscores persistent barriers to female participation in shaping the country’s governance and policies. Despite strides toward gender equality, the limited presence of women in governmental positions underscores systemic challenges and … Read more