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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 30, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 229 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 0.99 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 229 days with no murders. This year’s figures are similar to the same period … Read more

Things to do in San Salvador

Top 15 Things to Do in San Salvador: Explore the Capital’s Culture, History, and Natural Beauty


Looking for exciting things to do in San Salvador? El Salvador’s vibrant capital offers a dynamic mix of history, culture, and adventure—from bustling markets and colonial landmarks to modern art galleries and volcanic views. Start in the historic center, where … Read more

Sunrise in El Salvador

Sunrise in El Salvador: 8 Beautiful Places to Watch Unforgettable Morning Views


El Salvador looks different before most people wake up. Volcanoes emerge from the morning haze, lakes turn gold, and Pacific waves catch the first light while towns and highways remain unusually quiet. Watching that transformation is reason enough to get … Read more

Inflatable Kayak Adventures in Calm Volcano Lakes

Lake Ilopango El Salvador: Volcanic History, Things to Do, and Reasons to Visit


Lake Ilopango looks peaceful from the shoreline, but beneath those blue waters lies one of El Salvador’s most powerful geological stories—a volcanic caldera shaped by eruptions that transformed the surrounding landscape. Today, the lake offers a completely different experience. Visitors … Read more

Remittances to El Salvador

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 Exports

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