Edition of November 7, 2026
Government delivers food packages to families hit by flooding in Puerto Parada, Usulután
The government sent food aid to families affected by flooding on islands and in hamlets of Puerto Parada and the surrounding area, in Usulután, according to Diario La Página. Labor Minister Rolando Castro attributed the damage to high tides and recent rain, and said President Bukele ordered food to be sent to all affected families. The Presidential Press Secretariat said Civil Protection staff distributed the food packages. According to the Secretariat, the areas affected by rising tides include the Capitán Lazo canton and the Arias, Las Conchas and Arenera hamlets. The sources did not give a number of families assisted.
Renovated Cien Gradas lookout reopens in Alegría with a glass platform
The renovated Cien Gradas lookout in the Alegría district, Usulután Norte, is now open to visitors, Diario El Salvador and Diario El Mundo reported. According to Diario El Salvador, the reconstruction, driven by the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), began in January, included demolishing the old concrete lookout, and the project was handed to the Usulután Norte municipality to run. The Press Secretariat, cited by Diario El Mundo, said the work has a steel structure with glass floors and handrails, universal-accessibility design and an amphitheater-style space, and is part of a tourism program financed by the IDB. District director Kevin Rivera told Diario El Salvador that the glass lookout's maximum capacity is 45 people.
Drunk driver who killed two elderly people in Yoloaiquín sentenced to 46 years in prison
The Yoloaiquín Peace Court in Morazán Sur sentenced a driver to 46 years in prison for simple homicide and dangerous driving after a summary trial, the Attorney General's Office (FGR) said, according to Diario El Mundo, Diario El Salvador and Infobae. According to the FGR, on the night of March 6 the man was driving a pickup truck drunk, lost control and crashed into a couple's home at kilometer 176 of the Ruta de la Paz highway, El Aceituno canton. The woman, 76, died at the scene and her husband, 88, died in hospital. The prosecutors said residents had warned him minutes earlier not to drive in that state, and Diario El Salvador reported that his breathalyzer test showed 285 degrees.
Drunk driver arrested after hitting and killing a pedestrian near the Claudia Lars roundabout
A 36-year-old man died after being hit at kilometer 35 of the Pan-American Highway, near the Claudia Lars roundabout, the National Civil Police (PNC) said. According to the PNC, the victim was walking on the shoulder when a 29-year-old driver who was speeding lost control and hit him. Police said the driver tried to flee but was caught, and that his breathalyzer test showed 54 degrees of alcohol. He will be charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving, according to the PNC; Diario El Mundo and Diario1 published the same information.
MARN forecasts rain and storms this afternoon and rain in the eastern and coastal areas overnight
According to the Threat Observatory of the Ministry of Environment (MARN), rain and storms are expected this Saturday afternoon, November 7, along the volcanic range, including Apaneca-Ilamatepec and El Bálsamo, in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area, and in the northern and eastern areas, mainly Chalatenango, Morazán, La Unión, Usulután and San Miguel. Overnight, MARN expects rain in the coastal and eastern areas, especially Usulután, San Miguel and La Unión, and says it should continue in those areas into early Sunday. At 3:23 p.m., the Observatory issued a watch notice (green) for possible urban flooding in Morazán, with emphasis on San Francisco Gotera, warning that "minor impacts could occur" (our translation). MARN also said a low-pressure area south of El Salvador and Nicaragua has dropped to a 20% chance of cyclone development.
The PNC reports zero homicides on Friday, November 6
According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Friday, November 6, ended with 0 homicides in the country. The Presidential Press Secretariat said the day "closed with zero homicides across the national territory" (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.
Ulloa: Bukele "can continue two, three more terms" and the emergency regime will end "when the people want"
Vice President Félix Ulloa defended indefinite presidential reelection in Madrid in interviews with Spanish news agencies. "The president is young, so the president can continue two, three more terms, as long as the people keep electing him," he told EFE, according to elsalvador.com and Infobae (our translation). According to elsalvador.com, Ulloa also said he is willing to run again as Bukele's vice-presidential candidate in 2027 and that it would be his last election. On the emergency regime, in force since March 2022, Infobae reports that Ulloa acknowledged its causes "have not been overcome yet" (our translation) and set no date to lift it; in an interview with Europa Press, cited by Demócrata, he said it will end "when the people want" (our translation).
Haitians march in support of Bukele and the Salvadoran soldiers
Haitians took to the streets on Friday to express support for President Nayib Bukele and the Salvadoran troops deployed in Haiti, according to Diario La Página, El Día and El Nuevo Diario (with EFE reporting). La Página reported that the marches took place in Port-au-Prince, Jérémie and Belladère, and that participants asked the troops to step up operations against the gangs. One banner read "Bukele, the Haitian people will be grateful to you" (our translation), according to that outlet. The outlets differ on the number of marchers, so we leave it out.
A new pedestrian bridge is installed near the Naciones Unidas roundabout
According to the Presidential Press Secretariat, work to install a new pedestrian bridge near the Naciones Unidas roundabout in Antiguo Cuscatlán continued in the early hours of Saturday. The Vice Ministry of Transportation is keeping a partial closure to vehicle traffic in the area while the work is under way and asked drivers to respect the signage. According to the Secretariat, traffic will be fully reopened once the work is finished.
LatinFinance names Banco Cuscatlán "Bank of the Year" in El Salvador
The financial publication LatinFinance gave Banco Cuscatlán its "Bank of the Year" award in El Salvador, according to Revista SUMMA and Estrategia y Negocios. The award was presented at the 60th Annual Assembly of the Latin American Banking Federation (FELABAN) in Lima, according to SUMMA. Both outlets say the bank opened more than 300,000 accounts in 2025, 75% of them through digital channels. SUMMA says it is LatinFinance's fifth award to the bank since it joined Grupo Financiero BSC.
Anastasiya Rodríguez wins gold for El Salvador at the Latin American figure skating championship
Salvadoran skater Anastasiya Rodríguez Borja won the gold medal at the 4th Latin American Figure Skating on Ice Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, according to Diario La Página and Diario El Mundo. She scored 43.63 points in the short program and 75.29 in the free skate, for a total of 118.92 points. Diario El Mundo attributes the results to the Salvadoran Skating Federation and the Olympic Committee of El Salvador (COES).
Prosecutors and police carry out five raids over the use of minors to sell drugs in San Salvador
The Attorney General's Office and the National Civil Police carried out five raids in central San Salvador in an investigation into the use of minors to distribute drugs, according to Infobae. The operation led to two arrests and a third arrest warrant, according to that outlet; Última Hora also reported two arrests. The investigation began in October after a 15-year-old was detained and said adults beat him and forced him to distribute drugs. According to official information cited by Infobae, the detainees will face charges including criminal use of vulnerable persons, child abuse and human trafficking.
PNC: It is escorting the traditional 'desfile de correos' parade of Apaneca's patron saint festivities in Ahuachapán Centro
The PNC says it is escorting the traditional 'desfile de correos' parade of Apaneca's patron saint festivities in Ahuachapán Centro.
PNC: It is patrolling the beaches of San Luis La Herradura, La Paz Centro, with the Armed Forces this Saturday
The PNC says it is patrolling the beaches of San Luis La Herradura, La Paz Centro, with the Armed Forces this Saturday.
PNC: The Tourism Police (Politur) is providing security at El Pital hill in San Ignacio, Chalatenango Norte
The PNC says the Tourism Police (Politur) is providing security at El Pital hill in San Ignacio, Chalatenango Norte.
Press Secretariat: Civil Protection lifeguards rescued three minors (two aged 12 and one aged 9) who were trapped by the rising tide next to the estuary mouth at Metalío beach, Acajutla
According to the Press Secretariat, Civil Protection lifeguards rescued three minors (two aged 12 and one aged 9) who were trapped by the rising tide next to the estuary mouth at Metalío beach, Acajutla.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat shows video of construction progress on the Pacific Airport in the eastern region
The Press Secretariat shows video of construction progress on the Pacific Airport in the eastern region.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says the government is assisting households affected by flooding and rising tides in Puerto Parada, Usulután
The Press Secretariat says the government is assisting households affected by flooding and rising tides in Puerto Parada, Usulután.
PNC: It is speeding up traffic at the La Hachadura and Las Chinamas border crossings, where more people are arriving from neighboring countries for tonight's Chayanne concert
The PNC says it is speeding up traffic at the La Hachadura and Las Chinamas border crossings, where more people are arriving from neighboring countries for tonight's Chayanne concert.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa says traffic will fully reopen once work on the Naciones Unidas roundabout pedestrian bridge is finished
SecPrensa says traffic will fully reopen once work on the Naciones Unidas roundabout pedestrian bridge is finished.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa says installation of the new pedestrian bridge at the Naciones Unidas roundabout in Antiguo Cuscatlán continued overnight
SecPrensa says installation of the new pedestrian bridge at the Naciones Unidas roundabout in Antiguo Cuscatlán continued overnight.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa highlights the PNC report of zero homicides on Friday, November 6
SecPrensa highlights the PNC report of zero homicides on Friday, November 6.
Armed Forces: Repost the PNC report of zero homicides on Friday, November 6
The Armed Forces repost the PNC report of zero homicides on Friday, November 6.
PNC: Says Friday, November 6, ended with zero homicides nationwide
The PNC says Friday, November 6, ended with zero homicides nationwide.
PNC: Highlights its night patrols
The PNC highlights its night patrols.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa reports the VMT's partial traffic closure near the Naciones Unidas roundabout during the work
SecPrensa reports the VMT's partial traffic closure near the Naciones Unidas roundabout during the work.
Press Secretariat: SecPrensa announces the installation of a new pedestrian bridge near the Naciones Unidas roundabout
SecPrensa announces the installation of a new pedestrian bridge near the Naciones Unidas roundabout.
PNC: Reports its deployment at the fairgrounds during San Miguel's patron saint festivities
The PNC reports its deployment at the fairgrounds during San Miguel's patron saint festivities.
PNC: Police presence at bus stops in western La Libertad and central Ahuachapán
The PNC reports police presence at bus stops in western La Libertad and central Ahuachapán.
PNC: The Tourism Police are deployed at El Tunco beach for the weekend
The PNC says the Tourism Police are deployed at El Tunco beach for the weekend.
PNC: Reports patrols in public spaces in southern Morazán
The PNC reports patrols in public spaces in southern Morazán.