Edition of November 10, 2026
Bukele says the headquarters of the Haitian gang 400 Mawozo was destroyed
President Nayib Bukele posted on X on Tuesday, in Haitian Creole and with a video of the strike, that the house of Wilson Joseph, alias Lanmò San Jou, and the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang had been destroyed. "We kept our promise" (our translation), he wrote, adding that most of the gang members fled without fighting. According to the Miami Herald, as cited by elsalvador.com and DW, the operation took place on Sunday, November 8, was carried out by the Haitian National Police with support from Salvadoran troops and helicopters, and Joseph was not at the house. Bukele's post gave no date or figures for deaths or arrests, and outlets differ on casualties, so we leave them out. The Press Secretariat said the government "reaffirms its commitment to the success of the military and rescue operation" (our translation) for the four Salvadoran soldiers missing since October 18.
Ulloa: there is no trace of the four soldiers missing in Haiti to know whether they are alive
Vice President Félix Ulloa said in an interview with journalist Elena Berberana that the authorities have no information that would show whether the four Salvadoran soldiers missing in Haiti are still alive. "There is no trace of them to be able to determine whether they are alive or not alive" (our translation), he said, according to elsalvador.com. Ulloa said President Bukele keeps their rescue as his priority and that the Salvadoran mission will remain in Haiti as long as their whereabouts are unknown. The soldiers went missing on October 18 after an ambush by armed groups in Croix-des-Bouquets, on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince.
The Assembly ratifies an investment treaty with Argentina and an official-visa waiver with Kuwait
The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday ratified, with 59 votes each, two agreements signed on September 25 in New York. The first is a treaty with Argentina to promote and protect investment between the two countries, with rules on treatment of investors, transfers and dispute settlement; it aims to attract investment in agribusiness, specialized manufacturing and technology and logistics infrastructure. The second waives visas for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports of El Salvador and Kuwait; it does not apply to ordinary passports. The Kuwait agreement will take effect once both countries notify each other that they have completed their internal procedures.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake off the coast of Guatemala was felt in El Salvador
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck at 8:54 a.m. on Tuesday off the coast of Guatemala and was felt in El Salvador, according to revised data from the Environment Ministry (MARN). The epicenter was 112 kilometers west of Barra de Santiago, in Ahuachapán, at a depth of 12 kilometers. MARN had first reported a preliminary magnitude of 5.4. As of the reports we checked, there were no reports of damage or people affected.
TAG Airlines will open a direct route between San Salvador and Roatán starting December 1
Guatemalan airline TAG Airlines announced a direct route between San Salvador and Roatán, Honduras, which will start operating on December 1. The announcement was made by its commercial director, Francisco Pahul, at the close of the Second Annual Tourism Congress of the Salvadoran Chamber of Tourism (CASATUR). There will be flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and tickets are already on sale on the airline's website and through travel agencies. Outlets published different round-trip prices, so we leave the fare out.
The tourism sector closes its congress with a draft of ten priorities for 2027
The Salvadoran Chamber of Tourism (CASATUR) closed its Second Annual Tourism Congress on Tuesday, held on November 9 and 10 with Tourism Minister Morena Valdez taking part. Business owners in the sector voted during the event on the ten priorities they will propose for 2027. According to elsalvador.com, the draft includes training staff, improving service quality, opening new destinations, attracting visitors from new markets and easing access to financing, and it still has to be reviewed by CASATUR and government representatives.
Defense asks for $314.6 million for the Armed Forces in 2027; 85% would go to salaries and bonuses
Defense Minister René Francis Merino Monroy presented a request for $314,596,852 for the Armed Forces in 2027 to the Legislative Assembly's Finance and Special Budget Committee on Monday, November 9. According to his presentation, 85% of that money would go to salaries, bonuses and benefits for military personnel, and about $39 million to goods and services such as uniforms, fuel, maintenance and medical care. The minister said the homicide rate fell from 106 to 1.3 per 100,000 inhabitants by the end of last year and credited the government's security policy. "Our priority is to strengthen the capabilities of the Armed Forces so they can efficiently carry out every mission assigned to them" (our translation), he said, according to Diario La Página. The figures are the government's.
Amnesty International asks El Salvador and Haiti to publish the agreement behind the military deployment
Amnesty International on Monday, November 9, urged the governments of El Salvador and Haiti to ensure that the operations of Salvadoran forces in Haiti respect international human rights law. Its Americas director, Ana Piquer, asked both governments to make public the agreement covering the deployment and to explain how they supervise the troops, what rules govern the use of force and to whom they are accountable. The statement came after Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, clarified that the vast majority of the Salvadoran military personnel deployed are not part of the Gang Suppression Force authorized by the Security Council. Amnesty also asked for clarity on the fate of the four Salvadoran soldiers missing since October 18.
Coffee exports reach $181.4 million from January to September, the best result in 13 years according to the BCR
El Salvador exported $181.4 million worth of coffee between January and September 2026, the highest figure for that period in the last 13 years, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). That is about $24.1 million more than in the same months of 2025, when sales totaled $157.3 million. The country sold more than 553,300 quintals at an average price of $327.8 per quintal. The United States remained the main buyer, at $106.9 million.
The PNC reports zero homicides on Monday, November 9
According to the National Civil Police (PNC), Monday, November 9, ended with 0 homicides in the country. The Presidential Press Secretariat said "El Salvador started the week with no homicides nationwide" (our translation) and credited the security strategy of President Nayib Bukele's government. The figures are the government's.
Labor Ministry carries out night inspections of private security companies nationwide
The Labor Ministry carried out nationwide inspections of private security companies on the night of Monday, November 9, under the Night Labor Justice Plan, to check compliance with labor rights, according to the Presidential Press Secretariat. Labor Minister Rolando Castro said the inspections will take place every night to verify first-hand that the rules are being followed. "The success of every employer is when the well-being of their workers is a priority" (our translation), Castro said, according to Diario La Página.
Installation of the structure of Aerocable station 1 begins in Zacamil
According to the Presidential Press Secretariat, installation has begun on the structure of passenger station 1 of the Aerocable cable car, in the Zacamil neighborhood of the Mejicanos district, San Salvador Centro. The government says the project "will transform the mobility of thousands of Salvadorans" (our translation).
PNC: Highlights its presence in the squares of San Salvador's Historic Center to guide visitors and keep them safe
The PNC highlights its presence in the squares of San Salvador's Historic Center to guide visitors and keep them safe.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports the handover of the renovated drinking-water network of the "Fuente de Vida" association in San Simón, Morazán Sur
The Press Secretariat reports the handover of the renovated drinking-water network of the "Fuente de Vida" association in San Simón, Morazán Sur.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports on the CDMYPE 2026 Congress, focused on micro and small businesses
The Press Secretariat reports on the CDMYPE 2026 Congress, focused on micro and small businesses.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says that with the destruction of the "House of Death" and the 400 Mawozo headquarters, the government reaffirms its commitment to the military and rescue operation in Haiti
The Press Secretariat says that with the destruction of the "House of Death" and the 400 Mawozo headquarters, the government reaffirms its commitment to the military and rescue operation in Haiti.
PNC: The coffee harvest is proceeding normally on farms in San Marcos and San Juan Opico, with the Rural Police present
The PNC says the coffee harvest is proceeding normally on farms in San Marcos and San Juan Opico, with the Rural Police present.
Bukele: In Haitian Creole, Bukele says they kept their promise: they destroyed Lanmò San Jou's house and the 400 Mawozo gang's headquarters, and most fled without fighting
In Haitian Creole, Bukele says they kept their promise: they destroyed Lanmò San Jou's house and the 400 Mawozo gang's headquarters, and most fled without fighting.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says El Salvador started the week with no homicides on Monday, November 9, and credits the government's security strategy
The Press Secretariat says El Salvador started the week with no homicides on Monday, November 9, and credits the government's security strategy.
PNC: Monday, November 9, ended with 0 homicides in the country
The PNC reports that Monday, November 9, ended with 0 homicides in the country.
PNC: It is processing the scene where a man, not yet identified, was found dead on the banks of the Sensunapán River in Sonsonate Centro
The PNC says it is processing the scene where a man, not yet identified, was found dead on the banks of the Sensunapán River in Sonsonate Centro.
PNC: Says families enjoy recreational activities in peace and credits the preventive patrols of the Territorial Control Plan
The PNC says families enjoy recreational activities in peace and credits the preventive patrols of the Territorial Control Plan.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says El Salvador is among the 10 best countries to start a business and shares a video on the differences between an SAS (simplified stock company) and a corporation
The Press Secretariat says El Salvador is among the 10 best countries to start a business and shares a video on the differences between an SAS (simplified stock company) and a corporation.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says the government is deployed nationwide to check labor rights at private security companies under the Night Labor Justice Plan
The Press Secretariat says the government is deployed nationwide to check labor rights at private security companies under the Night Labor Justice Plan.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat summarizes an opinion column by the Press Secretary in Diario El Salvador criticizing the ARENA-FMLN two-party system after the civil war
The Press Secretariat summarizes an opinion column by the Press Secretary in Diario El Salvador criticizing the ARENA-FMLN two-party system after the civil war.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat quotes Labor Minister Rolando Castro as saying there will be inspections every night under the Night Labor Justice Plan
The Press Secretariat quotes Labor Minister Rolando Castro as saying there will be inspections every night under the Night Labor Justice Plan.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports that night inspections of private security companies continue nationwide
The Press Secretariat reports that night inspections of private security companies continue nationwide.
PNC: Says its teams remain deployed on streets, in communities and at strategic points across the country
The PNC says its teams remain deployed on streets, in communities and at strategic points across the country.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat says Conamype's Acelera Tu Mype program will support 8,000 micro-entrepreneurs and that half could receive up to $9,000 in non-repayable funds
The Press Secretariat says Conamype's Acelera Tu Mype program will support 8,000 micro-entrepreneurs and that half could receive up to $9,000 in non-repayable funds.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports that installation of the structure of Aerocable station 1 has begun in the Zacamil neighborhood of Mejicanos
The Press Secretariat reports that installation of the structure of Aerocable station 1 has begun in the Zacamil neighborhood of Mejicanos.
Press Secretariat: The Press Secretariat reports that the 2026 Annual Tourism Congress took place, bringing together representatives of the tourism sector
The Press Secretariat reports that the 2026 Annual Tourism Congress took place, bringing together representatives of the tourism sector.
PNC: Says its officers give talks to students to encourage good everyday habits
The PNC says its officers give talks to students to encourage good everyday habits.