Occurred Jun 25, 2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

First published Oct 22, 2026, 2:14:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 2:14:15 PM UTC

El Salvador Level 1 advisory: Exercise Normal Precautions; nighttime intercity travel restrictions for U.S. government employees

Reported by travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories

Exercise normal precaution in El Salvador . U.S. government employees working in El Salvador are allowed to travel throughout the country during daylight hours. However, due to road conditions, hilly terrain, possible landslides during the rainy season, and general lack of streetlights, U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling between cities or departments (the Salvadoran equivalent of states) at night. Gang activity has decreased dramatically since 2022, causing a drop in violent crime and murders. There are exceptions. U.S. government employees are allowed to travel at all hours between San Salvador and: El Salvador’s international airport La Libertad department U.S. government employees are prohibited from using public buses. Review our travel guidance for El Salvador to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. State of Exception In March 2022, the Government of El Salvador declared a “State of Exception” in response to an increase in gang murders: The State of Exception allows local authorities to arrest anyone they think is involved in gang activity. It suspends several constitutional rights. This includes the normal protections of criminal procedure, such as the right to a speedy trial and access to counsel. Tens of thousands

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Affected location: El Salvador

Illustrative image: Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director-General, participated in a virtual meeting at the OIPEN High Level (El Salvador). IAEA Vienna, Austria. 21 February 2025. Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA — IAEA Imagebank/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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