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Updated due to change in travel advisory level to reflect changes in crime. Country Summary: Exercise normal precautions in El Salvador. Gang activity has decreased over the last three years. This has caused a drop in...
Updated due to change in travel advisory level to reflect changes in crime. Country Summary: Exercise normal precautions in El Salvador. Gang activity has decreased over the last three years. This has caused a drop in...
The U.S. lowers El Salvador's travel advisory to Level 1, citing major security gains under President Bukele's administration.
Review information about International Parental Child Abduction in El Salvador. For additional IPCA-related information, please see the International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA) report.
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The U.S. State Department lowered its travel advisory for the Central American country.
This spring, the State Department moved El Salvador to Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions —its safest possible rating. That puts it in the same category as countries like Iceland, New Zealand, and Japan.
The U.S. Travel Advisory for El Salvador highlights several specific safety concerns. These concerns primarily revolve around crime rates, gang activity, and infrastructure challenges.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory for El Salvador, updating the advisory level due to changes in crime rates. The agency advises travelers to exercise normal precautions in the country, noting ...
