This Thursday marks five months since Salvadoran lawyer and human rights defender Ruth López last communicated with her loved ones following her incarceration. The government of Nayib Bukele accuses the renowned activist, who served as head of the Anti-Corruption and...
The Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (ISSS) stands at a pivotal crossroads. In recent days, the government has unveiled a wave of changes: new digital applications such as DoctorSV, internal structural adjustments, and pledges of modernization that emphasize...
While affluent nations in the North banish electronic devices from classrooms, El Salvador distributes them lavishly, even as it hastily digitalizes public education. Two explanations emerge for this paradox. The first stems from a naive and reckless fascination with...
The Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (Autonomous Executive Port Commission, CEPA) has declared the contract award and the company in charge of the Pacific International Airport project as information under seal. The airport is currently under construction in the...
Consumer prices in El Salvador rose 1.14% year-over-year in November 2025, up from 0.93% in October, marking the third consecutive month of inflation. It remained the highest rate since August 2024. The increase was led by food (and related items), which rose 2.28%...
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) warns of deteriorating food security in El Salvador starting in April 2026, when it anticipates household agricultural reserves will run out and rural employment opportunities will decline. The analysis indicates...
