President Nayib Bukele reaffirmed his administration’s security strategy after highlighting new figures indicating that El Salvador’s homicide rate has continued to decline, strengthening the country’s transformation into one of the safest nations in the Western Hemisphere.
Sharing the latest update on social media, Bukele stated, “On our way to becoming the safest country in the world,” referencing new data showing that the country’s homicide rate has fallen by approximately one-third compared to the same period last year, despite already reaching historic lows in previous years.
The updated figures also suggest that El Salvador is on pace to record a homicide rate below half that of Canada, a milestone that reflects the country’s continued progress in reducing violent crime. The decline follows several consecutive years of record-breaking improvements in public security under the government’s security strategy.
Since 2019, El Salvador has experienced a dramatic reduction in homicides, allowing authorities to recover territories once controlled by criminal gangs and contributing to increased tourism, investment, and economic activity. International observers have frequently highlighted the country’s changing security landscape as one of the most significant transformations in the region.
The latest homicide statistics reinforce the government’s position that sustained security improvements remain central to El Salvador’s long-term development strategy, as the country continues working toward President Bukele’s stated goal of becoming the safest country in the world.