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Independence Day in El Salvador

El Salvador Independence Day: History, Traditions, and September 15 Celebrations


El Salvador Independence Day is celebrated every year on September 15. During this day, the country comes alive with parades, music, and patriotic pride as citizens celebrate their hard-fought independence from Spanish rule. September 15 marks the moment when El … Read more

Traffic Deaths in El Salvador

Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Rise 23.5% in 2026, 169 More Fatalities Than Last Year


Traffic deaths in El Salvador are rising in 2026. According to the Fund for the Care of Victims of Traffic Accidents (FONAT), from January 1 to September 10, authorities recorded 1,001 fatalities on the country’s roads, a sharp increase compared … Read more

Days without homicides in El Salvador

Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety


El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continues to make headlines in 2026, as the number of days without homicides increases—good news for people living in El Salvador. As of September 10, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 214 days without a … Read more

El Salvador Homicide Rate

El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model


Thus far in 2026, El Salvador’s homicide rate is at 0.17 per day or 0.95 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 214 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … Read more

El Salvador Landmarks

El Salvador Landmarks: Exploring El Salvador’s Rich History via Its Famous Landmarks!


El Salvador may be Central America’s smallest country, but its landmarks tell some big stories. The country’s history and natural beauty is revealed with ancient Maya ruins, towering volcanoes, historic churches, monuments. El Salvador is a small nation! You can … Read more

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans

Salvadorans With TPS Retain Protection in the United States as DHS Weighs Next Step


For thousands of Salvadorans and their families in the United States, Temporary Protected Status is much more than an immigration program. TPS is and has been an important part of many families’ lives. For more than 20 years, TPS has … Read more

Inflation Rate in El Salvador

Inflation Rate in El Salvador Increases to 3.19% in August 2026, Latest Data Shows


The inflation rate in El Salvador incresed to 3.19% in August 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest in three years, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented an increase of 0.70 … Read more