Edition of November 6, 2026
Haiti's prime minister will visit El Salvador on November 16–17
Vice President Félix Ulloa confirmed to the EFE news agency that Haiti's prime minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, will travel to El Salvador on November 16–17. According to Ulloa, the visit coincides with an international conference on the state of democracy and will be used to discuss the future of Salvadoran troops deployed in Haiti. El Salvador sent about 2,000 military personnel after four aviation technicians disappeared in an ambush on October 18; Ulloa said their return still has no set date. Infobae and elsalvador.com agree on the dates, the prime minister's name and Ulloa's remarks.
Bukele asks for the exact address of a house in Haiti and pledges to demolish it
President Nayib Bukele replied on X, in Haitian Creole, to a user who said a gang had built a house with stolen riches: "Kote kay sa a ye? Ban nou adrès egzak la, n ap detwi l." (our translation: "Where is that house? Give us the exact address, we will destroy it."). La Página and elsalvador.com report the exchange; Spanish renderings in the media differ slightly, so we quote the original post text. The episode comes as El Salvador keeps a military deployment in Haiti after four aviation technicians disappeared.
The airport cargo terminal will operate 24/7 starting November 9
According to the Presidential Press Secretariat, starting Monday, November 9, the cargo terminal at El Salvador International Airport will operate around the clock. Diario La Página attributes the announcement to the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA) and says the move aims to ease cargo handling and meet year-end demand. It is an official announcement backed by media coverage.
Nuevas Ideas registers its 2027 deputy candidates with the TSE
The Nuevas Ideas party formally registered its deputy candidates for the 2027 elections with the Supreme Electoral Tribunal on Friday. According to Diario La Página, party president Xavi Zablah said "Nuevas Ideas deputies approve everything that comes from the president" (our translation) and set a goal of "60 of 60" seats. El Nuevo Diario (EFE) agrees on the TSE registration and quotes Zablah on X: "Today we officially registered our 60 Nuevas Ideas deputy candidates" (our translation). EFE's report says the party currently holds 57 of 60 seats.
Coffee exports generated $196.05 million in the 2025–2026 cycle
According to the Salvadoran Coffee Institute (ISC), coffee exports in the 2025–2026 cycle (October 2025–September 2026) generated $196.05 million, 12% more than the previous cycle's $175.04 million. Export volume was 607,908 gold quintals (+0.33%). The ISC breaks that down as $189.57 million in green coffee, $4.13 million in soluble and $2.33 million in roasted. Infobae and Forbes Centroamérica agree on the figures and the ISC citation.
The PNC reports zero homicides on Thursday, November 5
According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Thursday, November 5, ended with 0 homicides in the country. The Presidential Press Secretariat said "On Thursday, November 5, El Salvador recorded no homicides nationwide" (our translation) and credited the security work of President Nayib Bukele's government. The Armed Forces reposted the PNC report. The figures are the government's.
APLAN records more than $209 million in private investment in the Historic Center
The Planning Authority of San Salvador's Historic Center (APLAN) records private investment exceeding $209 million since its creation in 2023, according to director Manuel Rodríguez. The figure, reported through the first half of this year, is linked to new businesses —mostly food-related— and to recovering unused properties. APLAN counts more than 35,892 investor contacts in person, by phone and through a one-stop window, and more than 45 procedures certified with the Regulatory Improvement Agency. Rodríguez attributed the result to improved security and simpler procedures. Diario El Salvador and Infobae agree on the amounts and the investor contacts cited.
A UCA study: buying a home in Antiguo Cuscatlán equals 49 years of income
A study by the José Simeón Cañas Central American University (UCA) on home prices and household income in 14 districts of the San Salvador metro area finds the highest price-to-income ratios (PIR) in Antiguo Cuscatlán (49.31 years), San Salvador (42.62) and Santa Tecla (38.76). PIR compares the average home price with annual household income, without subtracting living costs or financing. In Antiguo Cuscatlán the average price reaches $639,114.88 against monthly household income of $1,080; in San Salvador, $501,225.63 against $980 a month. Contrapunto and elsalvador.com summarize the same study and note that Nejapa, Ilopango, Mejicanos and Apopa also exceed the UCA's ten-year inaccessibility threshold.
Investigation: CEL awarded 23 contracts worth $218.5 million at El Chaparral under secrecy
Gato Encerrado and Revista Factum publish a joint investigation of the El Chaparral hydroelectric plant (renamed Central 3 de Febrero). According to the report, between June 2019 and mid-2023 CEL awarded 23 contracts worth $218.5 million to finish the dam, bridges and access roads after declaring the project "urgent" on April 14, 2020, which allowed direct awards. Secrecy over the file, in force since 2014, was extended in 2021 through January 20, 2028. The report contrasts bridge lighting (more than $2.5 million, per CEL's 2024-2025 annual report) with 370 of 5,272 households in San Antonio, Carolina and San Luis de la Reina still without formal electricity, according to the 2024 census. Figures and findings are from the journalistic investigation.
Pupusa festivals on November 7–8 in Olocuilta, Santa Ana and Balboa
This weekend brings several pupusa celebrations. Olocuilta hosts the 22nd Pupusa Festival on November 7–8 at the El Manguito pupusa fairground, with music, an eating contest and a giant pupusa more than five meters across; entry is free, according to elsalvador.com. In Santa Ana, Parque Libertad will hold a festival on Saturday and give away 5,000 free pupusas on Sunday. The Press Secretariat announces the Pupusa Festival on Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Parque Natural Balboa, with outdoor activities.
2027 scholarship call opens for study in China
According to the Presidential Press Secretariat, the 2027 scholarship call is now open for Salvadorans interested in pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in China. The official notice invites applicants to check requirements and the application process via the link published by the Secretariat. This is a government announcement; the number of places and exact deadlines beyond the communiqué were not independently verified.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa announces that from Monday, November 9, the international airport cargo terminal will operate 24/7
SecPrensa announces that from Monday, November 9, the international airport cargo terminal will operate 24/7.
PNC: Reports rural patrols in southern Morazán, central Ahuachapán, eastern La Paz and southern San Salvador
The PNC reports rural patrols in southern Morazán, central Ahuachapán, eastern La Paz and southern San Salvador.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa reports a Migration digital platform to authorize minors' departure from the country
SecPrensa reports a Migration digital platform to authorize minors' departure from the country.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa highlights the Las Marías bridge in Nejapa, which the government says will benefit more than 50,000 residents
SecPrensa highlights the Las Marías bridge in Nejapa, which the government says will benefit more than 50,000 residents.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa says the government is advancing the military operation in Haiti to rescue four aviation technicians
SecPrensa says the government is advancing the military operation in Haiti to rescue four aviation technicians.
Bukele: Replies in Haitian Creole asking for the exact address of a denounced house and pledging to demolish it
Bukele replies in Haitian Creole asking for the exact address of a denounced house and pledging to demolish it.
Armed Forces: Repost the PNC report of zero homicides on Thursday, November 5
The Armed Forces repost the PNC report of zero homicides on Thursday, November 5.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa credits the government with closing November 5 with no nationwide homicides
SecPrensa credits the government with closing November 5 with no nationwide homicides.
PNC: Says Thursday, November 5, ended with zero homicides nationwide
The PNC says Thursday, November 5, ended with zero homicides nationwide.
PNC: Reports nighttime deployments in San Salvador, Ahuachapán and La Paz under the Territorial Control Plan
The PNC reports nighttime deployments in San Salvador, Ahuachapán and La Paz under the Territorial Control Plan.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa announces that ESIT director Doris Jaime will be interviewed at 7:00 a.m
SecPrensa announces that ESIT director Doris Jaime will be interviewed at 7:00 a.m. on Radio YSKL 104.1 FM.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa invites the public to the Pupusa Festival on Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 p.m
SecPrensa invites the public to the Pupusa Festival on Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Parque Natural Balboa.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa announces that the 2027 scholarship call is open for bachelor's, master's or doctoral study in China
SecPrensa announces that the 2027 scholarship call is open for bachelor's, master's or doctoral study in China.
Bukele: Reposts a Haitian user's testimony supporting El Salvador's intervention against gangs in Haiti
Bukele reposts a Haitian user's testimony supporting El Salvador's intervention against gangs in Haiti.