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El Salvador Redistributes Bitcoin Reserve to Strengthen Security Against Quantum Threats
El Salvador has taken a significant step to secure its National Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by redistributing funds from a single address into multiple new, unused addresses. The initiative, led by The Bitcoin Office, aims to enhance long-term custody and safeguard assets from potential quantum computing threats.
Quantum computers, though still in development, have the theoretical capacity to break public-private key cryptography, which underpins Bitcoin and global digital systems. To mitigate this risk, El Salvador is limiting holdings to 500 BTC per address, reducing exposure and ensuring that unused addresses with hashed public keys remain secure.
Previously, a single Bitcoin address was reused for transparency, continuously exposing public keys and creating vulnerabilities. With the new strategy, El Salvador maintains transparency through a public dashboard cataloging multiple reserve addresses, without reusing them.
Officials emphasized that this approach represents a balance between transparency and advanced risk management. By diversifying addresses and reducing exposure, the government strengthens the integrity and future-proofing of its Bitcoin reserve, reinforcing El Salvador’s position as a pioneer in digital asset adoption and security.
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El Salvador Achieves Historic 100% Effectiveness: Zero Impunity in Homicide Cases
El Salvador’s Government announced a historic milestone in public safety: zero impunity for homicides in 2025, with a 100% effectiveness rate in resolving cases. Officials from the Security Cabinet emphasized that this achievement reflects not only swift resolutions of homicides but also rapid responses to other crimes reported nationwide.
Minister of Justice and Security Gustavo Villatoro explained that the success is the result of integrating security with justice, a strategy that dismantled decades of gang dominance in communities. “What the president is implementing is a security strategy that combines a justice component. The profitability of crime has always been impunity, and by reducing it to zero, we achieve a direct positive impact on the territory,” Villatoro stated.
At the close of 2024, the effectiveness rate for homicide cases stood at 98.6%. In 2025, for the 114 homicides registered so far, authorities have achieved 100% effectiveness—an unprecedented result that officials say is only possible through the decisive leadership of President Nayib Bukele and the integration of institutions aligned with his vision.
Defense Minister René Francis Merino Monroy also highlighted that El Salvador recently reached 1,000 days without homicides, a milestone that underscores how many lives have been saved thanks to the Territorial Control Plan and the state of emergency declared on March 27, 2022. Since then, more than 89,000 gang members have been imprisoned, further reducing crime and restoring peace in once-violent areas.
Government officials stressed that El Salvador no longer lives in an era of permissiveness, sending a clear message: every crime will be prosecuted, and justice will prevail.
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El Salvador’s Education System Opens Civic Month Under New Educational Reform, Highlighting Civic Values
El Salvador’s schools officially launched Civic Month this Monday, commemorating the 204th anniversary of the nation’s independence with a renewed focus on patriotism and civic responsibility, guided by the country’s new educational reform.
The Ministry of Education established that during September, all educational centers nationwide will hold commemorative ceremonies every Monday. These initiatives are part of the broader reform aimed at strengthening civic education, ensuring students develop a deep sense of national identity and responsibility as future citizens.
Minister of Education Karla Trigueros inaugurated the central region’s Civic Monday at the Colonia Atlacatl Preschool in San Salvador. During her participation, she verified compliance with the newly enacted School Courtesy Regulations, which align with the reform’s emphasis on respect, discipline, and civic values.
In the western region, the Alejandro Humboldt National Institute in Santa Ana marked the start of Civic Month with departmental director of education Cruz Elena Márquez. In the eastern region, the Salvador Castillo School in Usulután led a ceremony featuring the introduction of the national flag, a prayer to the flag, and tributes to national symbols.
Across the country, schools joined the effort, following Ministry of Education guidelines that reflect the goals of the new reform: to provide quality education while instilling civic awareness in every student. By linking academic progress with patriotic commitment, El Salvador’s education system reinforces its role in shaping responsible citizens who value democracy, unity, and national pride.
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El Salvador President Highlights 99% Police Effectiveness After Theft Arrest.
President Nayib Bukele shared on his X account a post from the National Civil Police announcing the arrest of Manuel de Jesús Huezo Gómez, who stole a cellphone from an elderly woman. The device was essential for her communication with family and monitoring her health.
According to the police, the suspect took advantage of the victim’s trust but was quickly captured in the Maquilishuat neighborhood of Tonacatepeque. “We will not tolerate any crime. He will be charged with theft and receiving stolen goods,” the institution stated.
In response, President Bukele reaffirmed his government’s zero-tolerance policy toward crime. “In El Salvador no crime will be tolerated, not even the smallest one. And the effectiveness of our police is 99%. So if you commit one, know that you will have to pay in prison,” he declared.
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Spain and El Salvador Expand Cooperation Through Scholarship Program.
A group of eight professionals from El Salvador’s public institutions has been selected to pursue postgraduate studies in Spain for an 11-month period, thanks to the strong ties of friendship and collaboration between both nations. The opportunity is made possible through the scholarship program of Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation (MAEUEC/AECID), designed to strengthen the skills of Salvadoran civil servants to improve policies, projects, and services that benefit the population.
“With Spain we have a very important relationship. There is an association framework that has been managed and negotiated between both governments, and this is a true example of joint work with a partner that extends its hand to improve institutional capacities for the benefit of the Salvadoran people,” said Karla de Palma, director of the Salvadoran Agency for International Cooperation (ESCO), during a symbolic farewell held at the Spanish Cooperation Office (OCE) in San Salvador.
The selected participants come from the Ministries of Tourism and Agriculture and Livestock, the National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers (ANDA), the National Council for Early Childhood and Adolescence (CONAPINA), and the Office of the Human Rights Ombudsman (PDDH). Their academic programs will be aligned with the functions of their respective institutions.
Alfonso Pérez-Hernández, minister counselor at the Spanish Embassy, emphasized the significance of the program, stating that it “will allow participants to expand their training so that, upon returning, they can apply and share the knowledge acquired, while enriching both their professional and personal experience.” The ceremony also included the participation of OCE coordinator Fernando Rey Yébenes and Tourism Minister Morena Valdez.
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From Whiskey to Honey: Salvadoran Products Gain Spotlight at Regional Food Service Event.
Ten Salvadoran entrepreneurs representing the processed food, beverages, and liquor sectors took part in EXPHORE, Costa Rica’s leading Food Service fair, held from August 26 to 28 at the Costa Rica Convention Center. The event gathered national and international buyers and distributors from the hospitality and gastronomy industries.
With the support of El Salvador’s diplomatic mission in Costa Rica, the participating companies promoted products such as whiskey, aguardiente, flavored vodkas, special liquor editions, honey, candies, and oral rehydration solutions. As part of the inauguration, the Salvadoran Embassy hosted a special tasting event, “Degustación de licores de El Salvador,” featuring two local firms: Destilería Ventura and Inversiones Montecarlo, both showcasing specialized beverages.
The initiative allowed Salvadoran products to gain visibility among the Costa Rican market, where hotel executives, chefs, and managers from international chains such as Real Intercontinental and Marriott expressed strong interest. These activities form part of the Economic Diplomacy efforts driven by El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expand the country’s export opportunities.
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El Salvador and Peru Exchange Gastronomic Knowledge to Promote Sustainable Tourism.
El Salvador continues to boost opportunities for growth in tourism, gastronomy, and sustainable development under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele. This week, a delegation from Peru’s Centro de Formación en Turismo (Cenfotur) arrived in the country to participate in a cultural and culinary exchange with Salvadoran institutions.
Tourism Minister Morena Valdez welcomed the delegation, highlighting the initiative’s importance. “It is a pleasure for us to receive them at the Ministry of Tourism and open this session, which marks the final activity in the project to strengthen the Gastro-Lab Surf City through exchanges between El Salvador and Peru,” she said.
The project began last year with online classes for Salvadoran youth, followed by a group from Gastro-Lab traveling to Peru to learn firsthand about its cuisine. Now, the experience comes full circle with the Peruvian delegation’s visit. “Cenfotur has always supported El Salvador. Peru has been a strong ally, and this exchange helps strengthen gastronomy, fosters the participation of women and young people, and generates employability,” added Karla de Palma, director general of the Agency for International Cooperation of the Foreign Ministry.
Graciela Seminario, national head of Cenfotur, explained the institution’s role and emphasized that such cultural exchanges bring mutual benefits for both nations. Chef Rony Chévez of Cenfotur agreed, stating, “This is a cultural exchange because we all learn. It has been very enriching. El Salvador receives many tourists, and Gastro-Lab prepares young people to provide the best service.”
Through this collaboration, El Salvador seeks to elevate its gastronomy to international standards, reinforcing its image as a rising destination for global tourism.
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August Closes with 27 Murder-Free Days as El Salvador Hits 1,001 Under Bukele.
El Salvador ended August with another day of zero homicides, according to official data released by the National Civil Police (PNC) early Monday. Records show that Sunday, August 31, closed without violent deaths, bringing the month’s total to 27 days free of homicides.
In 2025, the country has so far registered 204 days without killings. August also marked a historic milestone, as the administration of President Nayib Bukele reached 1,000 days without homicides since 2019, with the current total standing at 1,001. “The security strategies we have implemented continue to deliver historic results,” officials stated.
Most of these achievements have taken place under the state of exception introduced in March 2022, which has now been extended 42 times. The measure has provided security forces with legal tools to dismantle criminal groups, resulting in 887 days of zero homicides under this framework.
Between January and August 2025, El Salvador recorded 203 days without homicides, with February closing with 26 such days, July with 29, and the remaining months averaging 25. Authorities also highlighted that the few homicide cases this year were resolved in record time through the Homicide Resolution Protocol.
Minister of Defense René Francis Merino Monroy noted that the country has seen a homicide reduction of more than 42 percent compared to 2024. Since Bukele took office in 2019, El Salvador’s homicide rate has dropped dramatically, from a peak of over 105 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2015 to just 1.9 in 2024, making it the safest country in the Western Hemisphere.
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Vendors at San Miguelito Market Express Heartfelt Gratitude to President Bukele
The assignment of stalls at the new San Miguelito Market has been met with heartfelt gratitude from vendors, who expressed their appreciation for President Nayib Bukele’s commitment to Salvadoran families.
María Julia, a long-time vendor, described the process as a moment of joy and security. “I’ve never seen such a beautiful market,” she said while receiving her new stall, recognizing the government’s effort to provide stability for merchants and their families.
Little Carlota, a fruit and vegetable vendor, also shared her excitement: “The new San Miguelito is wonderful,” she said, reflecting the optimism felt among the community.
Vendors highlighted that beyond the physical renewal of the market, the government’s support has given them certainty and dignity in their work. Their gratitude reflects the broader sentiment that El Salvador is building a safer and more prosperous future for its people.
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El Salvador Secures Vendors’ Future with San Miguelito Market Stall Assignments
The Government of El Salvador has officially begun the assignment of stalls to vendors at the renovated San Miguelito Market, fulfilling the commitment made by President Nayib Bukele to prioritize established merchants.
“The stalls will be assigned primarily to established vendors, those who already had their stall here before,” President Bukele affirmed. Today, hundreds of vendors started the process, receiving contracts that provide legal security, transparency, and continuity for their businesses.
According to the Directorate of Markets (@mercadosSV), all assignments will follow open, documented, and transparent criteria. Vendors now have the assurance that their spaces are protected and can be passed on to their families as a lasting legacy.
The process represents a crucial step in revitalizing one of the country’s most important commercial centers while strengthening confidence in El Salvador as a safe and supportive environment for local businesses.