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More Than 150 Intoxicated Drivers Were Arrested During the Easter Holidays
Yesterday, the Vice Minister of Transportation, Nelson Reyes, announced that 153 intoxicated drivers were arrested through the Easter holiday week, 143% more than in 2023, when 63 people were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Reyes noted that the growth in arrests is due to the increase in anti-doping controls placed … Read more
Ernesto Muyshondt Is to Face Trial in April on Charges of Withholding Labor Quotas and Breach of Duties
Ernesto Muyshondt, the former mayor of San Salvador, is scheduled to stand trial in the second week of April at the Fifth Sentencing Court of San Salvador. Muyshondt faces charges of withholding labor quotas and breach of duties. Ernesto Muyshondt is a Salvadoran politician and businessman, former mayor of San … Read more
Over 79,000 Arrested During El Salvador’s State of Exception: Two Years Under the Security Measure
March 27, 2024, marked the second anniversary of the Salvadoran State of Emergency. Initially approved on March 27, 2022, following an increase in gang-related killings that claimed the lives of 87 individuals in a mere three days. Since then, over 79,000 alleged gang members and collaborators have been arrested as … Read more
Salvadoran Authorities Provide a Final Balance of Emergencies Attended During the Holy Week
Yesterday, the Salvadoran authorities that make up the National Civil Protection Commission (PROCIVIL) announced the final balance of the emergencies attended to within the framework of the Summer 2024 Plan, which corresponds to the Easter holiday period. Luis Alonso Amaya, the Civil Protection director, reported that between March 23 and … Read more
March 2024: One of the Safest Months in El Salvador in Over Four Decades
Based on homicides, March 2024 enters the list of the safest months in El Salvador in over 40-plus years. March 2024 ended with ten homicides for a 0.32 daily rate; additionally, it achieved 22 days with zero homicides. March ended with four fewer homicides than February 2024, the safest month … Read more
Is El Salvador Safe to Visit in 2024? A Comprehensive Safety Guide for Travelers
Absolutely, El Salvador is safe to visit in 2024! While the country grappled with high crime rates before 2020, there has been a tremendous decline in violence, reaching its lowest levels in over four decades. Today, El Salvador stands out as one of the safest countries in Latin America Crime … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: Transforming El Salvador’s Security Landscape
Under President Nayib Bukele’s government, El Salvador has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its security landscape. The administration’s severe security measures have effectively bolstered safety and instilled greater confidence among the population. Nayib Bukele’s territorial control plan is one of the strategies! Nayib Bukele’s territorial control plan consists of seven … Read more
