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As of August 2024, Costa Rica’s Homicide Rate Is 2.41 per Day or 16.7 Homicides per Every 100,000 Inhabitants
In 2024, Costa Rica is maintaining a homicide rate similar to last year. The country’s current homicide rate stands at 2.41 per day or 16.7 homicides per every 100,000 inhabitants, which is slightly lower than the rate recorded in 2023. In 2023, Costa Rica’s Homicide Rate was 2.47 per day … Read more
Honduras Profile: Examining Criminal Groups, Security Forces, the Judicial System, and Prisons
This article by InSight Crime originally appeared on Insight Crime and is being published by ElSalvadorINFO.net under a Creative Commons icense. Due to its geographic location, Honduras is one of the most important drug trafficking transshipment points between South America and Mexico. With every branch of government and its armed … Read more
Golf and Tourism in El Salvador: Combining a Love for the Game with Stunning Destinations
El Salvador might just be the world’s new favorite tourist destination. Not so long ago, it was a playground for gang members. Today, it’s a bit different… Known as the land of volcanoes, coffee, and surf, there’s plenty of attraction for those looking to enjoy nature, culture, and local food. … Read more
20 Traditional Salvadoran Foods to Try Today. The Culinary Treasures of El Salvador
El Salvador Foods. The best traditional Salvadoran foods are Pupusas, Tamales, Yuca Frita con Chicharon, different types of soups, Empanadas, Pastelitos, Quesadillas, Panes con Pollo, and desserts. These typical Salvadoran foods have unique flavors that make them popular with locals and foreigners. Salvadoran foods are a mixture of Spanish cuisine … Read more
Struggling to Survive in El Salvador: In 16 of 44 Municipalities, People Live on Less Than $200 a Month
Struggling to survive financially in El Salvador is a constant concern for many Salvadorans. In some municipalities, residents live on less than $200 a month, making it difficult to afford necessities like food, housing, higher education, and healthcare. A report created by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) regarding the … Read more
The Inflation Rate in El Salvador for 2024 Is 1.17, One of the Lowest This Year
As of the end of August 2024, the inflation rate in El Salvador, reported by the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), is 1.17%, the fourth lowest inflation point this year. August’s inflation rate is 0.61 or 34.27% lower than the 1.78 it closed the previous month. Furthermore, August broke four months … Read more
Day of the Lanterns or Día de Los Farolitos in Ahuachapan: Illuminating El Salvador’s Cultural Legacy
The Day of the Lanterns, or El Día de los Farolitos in Ahuachapan, is a Salvadoran tradition celebrated yearly on September 7th. On this evening, the streets of districts in Ahuachapan come alive with thousands of bright lanterns, creating a magical and festive atmosphere. The lanterns are placed along streets, … Read more