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Is El Salvador Safe to Visit in 2024? A Comprehensive Safety Guide for Travelers

Yes, El Salvador is safe to visit in 2024! For years, the country struggled with high crime rates; however, since 2020, violence has decreased remarkably, hitting its lowest levels in over 50 years. Today, El Salvador is one of the safest countries in Latin America. Crime data has shown that … Read more

El Salvador State of Exception; A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs

El Salvador’s State of Exception is a security measure implemented by the Salvadoran Government to attack criminal gangs directly. The state of exception that restricts some constitutional guarantees has resulted in the arrest of over 81,000 alleged gang members and collaborators. The security measure was approved in late March 2022 … Read more

The 10 Most Dangerous Places In El Salvador in 2024, Based on Homicides

Over the last few years, El Salvador has made tremendous strides in security improvement. The country has gone from one of the most dangerous in Latin America to one of the safest. This security improvement has increased further in 2024. From January 1 to October 1, the Salvadoran National Police … Read more

San Salvador: Five-Plus Years Out of the 50 Most Violent Cities in the World

Since 2019, San Salvador has no longer been among the 50 most dangerous cities in the world. The Salvadoran capital exited this notorious list in 2019 and hasn’t returned since. It’s been five-plus years since El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, was removed from the list of cities with the highest … Read more

El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2024?

It is 2024, and the spotlight has been and will continue to be on President Bukele’s second consecutive presidential term and the democratic direction of the country; however, this political landscape is not a primary concern for most Salvadorans. In 2024, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns are associated with the … Read more