From The Rio Times · Mateo Cruz · · 1m 10s
El Salvador Zero Homicides Streak
El Salvador reports nine straight days with no homicides in November.
In brief
El Salvador reports nine straight days with no homicides in November. El Salvador's national police recorded zero homicides for nine consecutive days in November 2026. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Zero Homicides Streak
El Salvador's national police reported zero homicides for nine consecutive days ending Monday, 9 November 2026.
“finished Monday, 9 November, with 0 homicides in the country”
How Police Count
The National Civil Police posts the daily homicide count on social platform X each evening.
Government's Claim
President Nayib Bukele's government credits patrols by police and armed forces under a security plan and the state of exception.
State of Exception
The state of exception, an emergency regime since March 2022, limits constitutional rights and has been extended repeatedly by the Legislative Assembly.
US Travel Rating
The US State Department rates El Salvador Level 1, the lowest risk tier for travelers.
What's Not Known
The police's count is the only official figure; there is no independent verification of homicides or missing persons.
Next Steps
The police will publish Tuesday's homicide count on X, potentially extending the streak to ten days.
The main idea
El Salvador's national police recorded zero homicides for nine consecutive days in November 2026.
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