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Surf Tournaments in El Salvador: Showcasing World-Class Waves and Talent
The Surf Tournaments in El Salvador continue to bring attention to the country’s excellent surf spots, including Punta Roca, El Sunzal, and La Bocana, thereby strengthening the nation’s growing global reputation as a surfing powerhouse. The Surf City El Salvador … Read more

Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves an 85.5% Approval in the Latest Survey
Since taking office in 2019, President Nayib Bukele has maintained an approval rating above 75%, the highest sustained by any Salvadoran president during their Presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity remains strong in 2026, driven by his distinctive leadership style, emphasis … Read more

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