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Over 90,000 Arrested Under El Salvador’s State of Exception Security Plan Since 2022
The number of individuals arrested in El Salvador due to the State of Exception security plan—initiated by the Nayib Bukele government to combat gangs—has exceeded 90,000. The Bukele administration launched the State of Exception in March 2022 in response to … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,488 Coins, Worth About $648.1 Million
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,488.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $648.1 million—$86,548 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accident Crisis: Over 20,100 Cases and 1,110 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — More than 20,100 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first 11 months of 2025, resulting in 1,110 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: November 2025 Joins the List of the Country’s Most Secure Months
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once plagued by one of the world’s highest murder rates, El Salvador is now posting some of its safest months in more than half a century. Based on homicides, November 2025 entered the list of … Read more
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation is making headlines in 2025, as the days without homicides are increasing—this is good news for people living in El Salvador. As of November 30, 2025, the country has already recorded 278 murder-free days, surpassing … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2025, El Salvador homicide rate is at 0.22 per day or 1.36 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 278 days with no murders. These figures mark a slight improvement from the same … Read more
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