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Cid-Gallup: 96% of Salvadorans Approve Government’s Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s security crackdown received overwhelming public support, as a new Cid-Gallup poll released on December 10 found that 96% of Salvadorans view the government’s anti-gang measures positively, reflecting continued approval of policies implemented since the 2022 state of emergency. … Read more

Five Districts Receive 22.2% of All Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Households in five districts receive 22.2% of all remittances to El Salvador, according to the BCR. From January to October, remittances reached $8.2 billion, up 18.2% from the same period in 2014. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Usulután, and … Read more

Salvadorans Can Enter Southern Mexico Without a Visa Using the Regional Visitor Card (TVR)
Salvadorans can visit Mexico’s southern border states—Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán—without a visa, making short trips and tourism circuits far easier and more affordable than before. This visa-free access opens the door to exploring major cultural and natural … Read more

Only 46.5% of Salvadoran Motorcyclists Hold a Valid License—Gap Alarms Officials
El Salvador’s transportation authorities warned this week that more than half of the country’s motorcyclists are operating without a valid driver’s license, raising concerns amid rising traffic deaths, in which motorcyclists account for nearly 40% of all fatalities. Official data … Read more

Inter-American Development Bank IDB Approves $195 Million Loan to Modernize El Salvador’s Airport
The Inter-American Development Bank said Thursday it approved a $195 million loan to help modernize El Salvador’s San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport, aiming to expand capacity, improve service quality, and strengthen air-transport management. The IDB said the … Read more

Latin America Remittances to Hit $174.4 Billion in 2025, driven by Central America
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are forecast to reach a record $174.4 billion in 2025, the Inter-American Development Bank stated Tuesday, mainly driven by Central America’s sharp growth amid migration uncertainties that are spurring higher transfers. The IDB … Read more

El Chorrerón Waterfall in San Fernando Morazán: A Refreshing Mountain Escape for Nature Lovers
El Chorrerón Waterfall in San Fernando, Morazán, rises 39 meters and stands out as a prime destination for travelers seeking adventure, natural beauty, and a refreshing escape. San Fernando, a small district bordering Honduras, is surrounded by pine- and oak-covered … Read more