Edition of November 9, 2026
Fuel prices stay the same from November 10 to 23
Reference fuel prices will stay unchanged from November 10 to 23, 2026, according to the General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Mines (DGEHM). In the central zone, a gallon of premium gasoline will cost $5.13 and regular $4.80; in the western and eastern zones, $5.14 and $4.81. Diesel will stay at $4.86 nationwide. Infobae notes that the nine published prices for the three zones show a $0.00 change from the previous two-week period and that this is the fourth period with frozen prices. According to Última Hora, El Salvador has the cheapest diesel in Central America in a comparison as of November 8.
Marco Rubio calls for coordination between Salvadoran troops and the anti-gang force in Haiti
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, November 8, that there are two separate operations in Haiti: the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), linked to the United Nations and backed by Washington, and a bilateral mission by El Salvador with the Haitian authorities. According to ContraPunto, Rubio warned: "What cannot happen is that the gang suppression force runs into Salvadoran soldiers and they shoot at each other because they think the other side are gang members" (our translation). Rubio made clear that the United States is not directly involved in the Salvadoran operation, whose goal is to act against the groups that kidnapped four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing since October 18. He also called for a defined chain of command and a coordination mechanism and, according to elsalvador.com, said his remark was not meant as criticism.
Housing Ministry presents a $13.5 million budget for 2027, with $7.3 million for housing programs
Housing Minister Michelle Sol presented the institution's 2027 budget, $13,577,600, to the Legislative Assembly's Finance Committee on Monday, November 9. Of that amount, $7,334,445 will go to housing programs for vulnerable families and the rest to running the institution, according to Diario La Página. The largest project, with $4,037,060 mainly from Italian cooperation, is the restoration of housing in San Salvador's Historic Center through mutual-aid housing cooperatives. There is also $1 million for complementary works in precarious urban settlements and $619,995 from the German bank KfW to reduce damage in communities exposed to winds in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area.
The PNC reports zero homicides on Sunday, November 8
According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Sunday, November 8, ended with 0 homicides in the country. The Presidential Press Secretariat said that on that day "El Salvador recorded no homicides nationwide" (our translation) and credited the security work of President Nayib Bukele's government. The figures are the government's.
The Vice Ministry of Transport says carrying a top box on a motorcycle is not a fineable offense
The Vice Ministry of Transport (VMT) clarified that carrying a top box on a motorcycle is not a traffic violation. "We clarify to the public that carrying a top box on a motorcycle is not a breach of traffic rules and no penalty has been imposed for it," the institution said (our translation). The VMT was responding to social media posts about supposed fines for motorcyclists using rear boxes, and asked people to verify information before sharing it.
Two dead and two injured in a crash on the Litoral highway in Acajutla
On Sunday night the PNC reported a traffic accident on the Litoral highway near the San Pedro bridge, in the district of Acajutla, Sonsonate Oeste. According to the police, two people died and two others were taken to a hospital with injuries. The PNC said its teams were inspecting the scene to determine responsibility.
Body of a 29-year-old man found in the Acelhuate River in San Salvador
The PNC said it processed the scene of a dead person in the Acelhuate River, near the overpass on Boulevard Venezuela, in San Salvador Centro. According to the police, the victim is a 29-year-old man whose body was found floating in the river. The cause of death will be determined by an autopsy.
Olocuilta celebrates National Pupusa Day with a pupusa 5.5 meters across
The district of Olocuilta celebrated National Pupusa Day on Sunday with its 2026 Pupusa Festival, which included making a giant pupusa 5.5 meters in diameter. According to La Página, this year's piece was called "Cuatro estaciones" (Four Seasons) and was divided into four segments with different fillings. Infobae reported that the rain did not stop families from coming and that YouTuber Luisito Comunica was there. Another festival took place at Balboa Natural Park in Los Planes de Renderos, where the PNC reported a security operation. The day is celebrated every second Sunday of November.
Asalve: one in four new vehicles sold in El Salvador is a Chinese brand
Chinese brands account for 23% of the sales reported by the dealers of the Salvadoran Association of Vehicle Distributors (Asalve), according to its director, Alexander Mendoza. The association has 27 Chinese member brands. In November 2024 that share was 11%, so it doubled in two years. Mendoza attributed part of the growth to more competitively priced models.
PNC: It is patrolling rural areas and farmland in Santa Ana during the harvest to provide security for people working on farms and cane fields
The PNC says it is patrolling rural areas and farmland in Santa Ana during the harvest to provide security for people working on farms and cane fields.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports that families on Quislua island, in San Luis La Herradura, La Paz, received food packages after flooding and rising tides
The Press Secretariat reports that families on Quislua island, in San Luis La Herradura, La Paz, received food packages after flooding and rising tides.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat promotes the Aerocable (cable car) project as part of modernizing mobility; in posts in the same thread it says it will connect Mejicanos with points in San Salvador
The Press Secretariat promotes the Aerocable (cable car) project as part of modernizing mobility; in posts in the same thread it says it will connect Mejicanos with points in San Salvador.
PNC: Reports operations in rural areas of La Paz and Ahuachapán to rule out the presence of remaining gang members
The PNC reports operations in rural areas of La Paz and Ahuachapán to rule out the presence of remaining gang members.
Bukele: Shares, in English and with an image, a line saying that among gang leaders like "General Barbecue" there is real concern about his approach to gangs
Bukele shares, in English and with an image, a line saying that among gang leaders like "General Barbecue" there is real concern about his approach to gangs.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat repeats the PNC's report of zero homicides on Sunday, November 8, and credits the government
The Press Secretariat repeats the PNC's report of zero homicides on Sunday, November 8, and credits the government.
PNC: Says Sunday, November 8, ended with 0 homicides in the country
The PNC says Sunday, November 8, ended with 0 homicides in the country.
PNC: It keeps officers at the fairground of San Miguel Centro's patron saint festivities
The PNC says it keeps officers at the fairground of San Miguel Centro's patron saint festivities.
PNC: A crash on the Litoral highway in Acajutla, with two dead and two injured
The PNC reports a crash on the Litoral highway in Acajutla, with two dead and two injured.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat quotes a Salvadoran golfer who won category C at the 3rd El Salvador Golf & Surf International Tournament
The Press Secretariat quotes a Salvadoran golfer who won category C at the 3rd El Salvador Golf & Surf International Tournament.
PNC: Reports finding the body of a 29-year-old man in the Acelhuate River, in San Salvador Centro
The PNC reports finding the body of a 29-year-old man in the Acelhuate River, in San Salvador Centro.
Bukele: Wishes his youngest daughter, Aminah, a happy birthday
President Bukele wishes his youngest daughter, Aminah, a happy birthday.
PNC: A security operation at the Pupusa Festival in Balboa Natural Park
The PNC reports a security operation at the Pupusa Festival in Balboa Natural Park.
PNC: It kept officers at tourist spots in Chalatenango on Sunday
The PNC says it kept officers at tourist spots in Chalatenango on Sunday.
PNC: Escorted the opening parade of Apaneca's patron saint festivities
The PNC escorted the opening parade of Apaneca's patron saint festivities.
PNC: Shows the 2026 Pupusa Festival in Olocuilta, with music and food
The PNC shows the 2026 Pupusa Festival in Olocuilta, with music and food.