Life in El Salvador
Days Without Homicides in El Salvador: A Positive Trend in National Security and Public Safety
El Salvador’s ongoing safety transformation continue making headlines in 2026, as the days without homicides are increasing—this is good news for people living in El Salvador. As of May 20, 2026, El Salvador has already recorded 116 days without a … Read more
El Salvador Homicide Rate: From the World’s Most Violent Country to a Regional Security Model
Thus far in 2026, El Salvador homicide rate is at 0.20 per day or 1.15 homicides per 100,000 people. Furthermore, this year, the country has achieved 116 days with no murders. This year’s figures are almost similar to the same … Read more
Over 800 Intoxicated Drivers Arrested in El Salvador in 2026: Road Safety Enforcement Increases
829 Intoxicated drivers have been arrested in El Salvador thus far in 2026, marking a SIGNIFICANT increase compared to the same period last year, according to the latest official data released. As of May 14, the National Civil Police (PNC) … Read more
Traffic Deaths in El Salvador Rise 27.5% in 2026, 116 More Fatalities Than Last Year
Traffic deaths in El Salvador are rising in 2026. According to the Fund for the Care of Victims of Traffic Accidents (FONAT), from January 1 to May 10, authorities recorded 533 fatalities on the country’s roads, a sharp increase compared … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 2.16% in April 2026, the Highest Level So Far for the Year
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador hit 2.16% in April 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest since October 2023, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented … Read more
Safest Months in El Salvador: April 2026 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, April 2026 entered the list of … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,641 Coins, Worth About $614.2 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,641.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $614.2 million—$80,382 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more