El Salvador - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary 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 exc

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