El Salvador INFO
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 3.8% Through August 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador remain a key driver of the country’s economy. In August alone, Salvadorans living abroad sent $863.4 million, a 4.7% increase compared to August 2025, representing about $38.5 million more in inflows. The overall remittances trend remains … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 3.2% Through August 2026
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 3.2% in 2026. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $4.5 billion, up $139.7 million from the same period last year. In … Read more
Terrorism Confinement Center CECOT: El Salvador’s Mega-Prison Symbol of Security and Control
Few prisons have become internationally recognizable as quickly as El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center CECOT. Better known only as CECOT, the massive facility has become one of the most visible symbols of the country’s transformation in public security. Images from … Read more
Walter Thilo Deininger Park: Hiking, Nature, and Adventure in La Libertad
La Libertad may be famous for Pacific beaches and surfing, but just beyond the coastline lies a different adventure. Walter Thilo Deininger Park offers forests, hiking trails, wildlife, caves, and adrenaline-filled activities. Walter Thilo Deininger Park sits along El Salvador’s … Read more
Education in El Salvador: Key Statistics and Problems That Demand Immediate Action
Since 2021, El Salvador has reached levels of security not seen in more than five decades. It’s a significant shift for the country, but improved safety alone won’t solve its deep-rooted economic and poverty challenges. Education in El Salvador must … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception Security Measure Extended for the 55th Consecutive Time
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 55th 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
Indigo Festival of Suchitoto 2026: A Celebration of Añil and Culture
Suchitoto will turn blue in September as the historic city hosts the eighth Festival del Añil, a two-day celebration highlighting one of El Salvador’s most important cultural and economic traditions. The 2026 Indigo festival will take place Sept. 26-27 at … Read more