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San Lorenzo Loroco Festival 2026: Food, Culture, Music, Fun, and Local Flavors
San Lorenzo is getting ready for a flavorful celebration as the 2026 Loroco Festival returns on Sunday, September 20. The event will take place in San Lorenzo, a district of Ahuachapán Norte. Now in its 11th edition, the festival celebrates … 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
El Imposible National Park El Salvador: What to Know Before You Visit
El Imposible National Park is one of El Salvador’s most important protected natural areas. Located in the department of Ahuachapán, between Tacuba and San Francisco Menéndez, the park covers roughly 4,000 hectares of rugged mountains, deep ravines, and tropical forest. … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,761 Coins, Worth About $604.1 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,761.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $604.1 million—$77,839 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
El Salvador Traffic Accidents: Over 15,000 Cases and 964 Deaths Reported Thus Far in 2026
Over 15,000 traffic accidents were recorded in El Salvador during the first eight months of 2026, resulting in 964 deaths, according to data from the National Road Safety Observatory, which manages the Fund for Assistance to Victims of Traffic Accidents … Read more
El Salvador Credit Ratings: Current Ratings and the Country’s Economic Outlook
As of August 2026, El Salvador’s credit ratings are B- with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s, B- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, and B3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s. El Salvador Credit Ratings Agency Rating … Read more
Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Forecasts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow Between 4.5% and 5% in 2026
El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR) increased its economic growth forecast for the country for 2026, projecting that the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 4.5% and 5% this year. The updated outlook marks a significant increase from the … Read more