SEVEN YEARS AGO, FEAR RULED THESE STREETS. TODAY, THE BITCOIN WORLD WALKS THEM. EL SALVADOR ON 𝕏 | BITCOIN HISTÓRICO 2026 SPECIAL REPORT November 11, 2026 | San Salvador, El Salvador Today, the world's Bitcoin community gathers in the heart of San Salvador. International speakers, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, and visitors are arriving for Bitcoin Histórico 2026, a two-day gathering at the National Palace, surrounded by the restored beauty and growing energy of El Salvador's Historic Center. But behind the conference, the international attention, and the celebrations lies a much bigger story. Seven years ago, this was a very different country. For decades, El Salvador lived under the shadow of gang violence. Entire communities were terrorized by criminal organizations that imposed invisible boundaries, extorted businesses, recruited children, and murdered innocent Salvadorans. For many families, walking through certain neighborhoods after dark was not an ordinary decision. It was a risk. Even parts of San Salvador's Historic Center — the very streets international Bitcoin visitors will walk today — were once considered dangerous zones. In some areas, many Salvadorans themselves avoided walking after 6 p.m., when darkness brought heightened fears of robbery, gang activity, and violence. Today, those same streets are welcoming visitors from around the world. Business owners paid extortion simply to remain open. Parents worried whether their children would return home safely. Thousands of Salvadorans fled their communities or left the country altogether. El Salvador became internationally associated with some of the world's highest homicide rates. The idea of welcoming major international gatherings into the heart of San Salvador would have seemed far removed from the reality many Salvadorans experienced. Then came President Nayib Bukele. THE PRESIDENT WHO MADE SECURITY THE FOUNDATION When @nayibbukele assumed the presidency in June 2019, he inherited a country struggling with decades of gang violence and insecurity. His administration launched the Territorial Control Plan that same month, making the fight against organized crime a central national priority. Following a deadly surge in gang killings in March 2022, the government introduced the State of Exception and intensified its security operations. The resulting crackdown transformed the country's security landscape. The government reports that El Salvador has now accumulated 1,370 homicide-free days since the Territorial Control Plan began, including 268 days in 2026 and 10 consecutive homicide-free days through November 10. These are officially reported figures, but their significance extends beyond statistics. For Salvadoran families who lived through years of fear, the ability to move more freely, operate businesses, visit public spaces, and enjoy their communities represents a profound change in everyday life. The transformation has also created conditions for investment, tourism, international events, and economic activity that were much harder to develop under widespread gang control. The government's security measures have also drawn criticism over civil liberties and detention practices. Nevertheless, the dramatic reduction in reported homicides and the return of public activity to previously troubled areas have become defining features of Bukele's presidency. Security changed what was possible. THE PRESIDENT WHO BROUGHT BITCOIN TO THE NATIONAL STAGE But Bukele's vision did not end with restoring security. In 2021, President Bukele placed El Salvador at the center of a global financial conversation by championing legislation that made Bitcoin legal tender. The decision attracted international attention, criticism, investment interest, and a new community of developers, entrepreneurs, educators, and Bitcoin advocates. While the country's legal framework for Bitcoin has since changed, El Salvador continues to promote Bitcoin-related education, investment, technology, and international engagement. Initiatives associated with the National Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) and @cuboplus have helped position the country as a destination for Bitcoin education and technical development. Communities such as El Zonte and Berlín have contributed their own stories of grassroots adoption, local entrepreneurship, and education. Today, that vision is visible in the international gathering taking place at the National Palace. Among the participants promoted for Bitcoin Histórico 2026 are @maxkeiser, @stacyherbert, @jimmysong, @RicardoBSalinas, @saifedean, @knutsvanholm, @efenigson, and dozens of other international and Salvadoran voices. Bukele's security policies helped make the gathering possible. His Bitcoin vision helped bring this community to El Salvador. FROM FEAR TO AN INTERNATIONAL BITCOIN HUB The contrast is extraordinary. A country once internationally associated with gang violence is now hosting a major Bitcoin conference in its historic capital. The National Palace will welcome international discussions on Bitcoin, financial sovereignty, technology, education, and innovation. Outside, Plaza Gerardo Barrios will bring part of the experience directly to Salvadorans through public broadcasts and the free Sats Corner program, including workshops, games, and community activities. Organizers have also announced 21,000 free pupusas — a celebration of Salvadoran culture and a symbolic tribute to Bitcoin's 21-million-coin supply limit. For international visitors, the conference offers an opportunity to discover a country undergoing substantial change. For Salvadorans, it represents something even more meaningful: their capital becoming a gathering place for international ideas, opportunities, and people. El Salvador's transformation into an international Bitcoin destination did not happen overnight. It reflects the intersection of security policy, technological ambition, local entrepreneurship, community education, and the country's growing international visibility. TWO DECISIONS. ONE TRANSFORMED NATIONAL STORY. President Nayib Bukele made two decisions that fundamentally changed how El Salvador is discussed around the world. He made restoring security the foundation of his administration. And he made Bitcoin a central part of his vision for the country's technological and economic future. Neither transformation is without debate. But together, they have contributed to an international identity dramatically different from the one El Salvador carried just a decade ago. Today, as Bitcoin Histórico 2026 opens its doors, the story is not only about the speakers arriving or the conversations taking place. It is about the country hosting them. Seven years ago, fear shaped life on too many Salvadoran streets. Today, the Bitcoin world gathers in the heart of San Salvador. And behind that transformation stands a president whose decisions on security and Bitcoin helped change the direction of the nation. SECURITY BUILT THE FOUNDATION. BITCOIN BROUGHT THE WORLD. EL SALVADOR ON 𝕏 — EXPLAINING EL SALVADOR TO THE WORLD. El Salvador Is Bitcoin Country. #ElSalvador# #Bukele# #Bitcoin#

🇸🇻₿ THE BITCOIN WORLD GATHERS IN EL SALVADOR. Tomorrow, Bitcoin Histórico 2026 opens at the National Palace in San Salvador. More than 50 speakers. Two days. One Bitcoin Country. From global leaders to Salvadoran builders, Bitcoin education and public celebrations, this is bigger than a conference. 🎬 Watch our special video featuring the international speaker lineup. Read our special report. 🇸🇻 THE BITCOIN WORLD GATHERS IN EL SALVADOR: BITCOIN HISTÓRICO 2026 OPENS TOMORROW EL SALVADOR ON 𝕏 | SPECIAL REPORT November 10, 2026 | San Salvador, El Salvador Tomorrow, the historic heart of San Salvador will become a gathering place for the international Bitcoin community as Bitcoin Histórico 2026 opens its second edition at the National Palace on November 11–12. More than 50 speakers featured in the event's promotional lineup bring together Bitcoin educators, entrepreneurs, developers, investors, technology innovators, and advocates of financial freedom for two days of discussions in the country that made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021. Among the prominent participants are @maxkeiser, @stacyherbert, @jimmysong, @RicardoBSalinas, @saifedean, @knutsvanholm , and other international and Salvadoran voices helping shape conversations about Bitcoin's future. But Bitcoin Histórico represents more than an international gathering of recognizable names. It is an opportunity to bring Bitcoin to the Salvadoran people. THE NATIONAL PALACE TAKES CENTER STAGE The National Palace, one of El Salvador's most recognizable historical landmarks, will host the conference's main stage. Inside, speakers will address topics ranging from Bitcoin infrastructure and financial sovereignty to investment, education, artificial intelligence, and technological innovation. Outside, giant LED screens at Plaza Gerardo Barrios will bring the keynote presentations to the public, allowing Salvadorans and visitors to experience the conference without purchasing a main-stage ticket. The contrast is significant: a historic national landmark hosting discussions about the future of money, while the surrounding public square becomes part of the experience. BITCOIN FOR EVERYDAY SALVADORANS Organized by El Salvador's National Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) and @cuboplus, @btchistoricosv reflects the country's broader commitment to Bitcoin education and participation. CUBO+ has helped develop Salvadoran talent through technical education, connecting students and aspiring developers with the knowledge needed to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conference extends that educational mission beyond the classroom. At Plaza Gerardo Barrios, the free Sats Corner stage will feature workshops, talks in Spanish and English, games, and the Chain Duel Championship. Families, students, curious newcomers, and experienced Bitcoin enthusiasts will have opportunities to participate in activities designed for different levels of experience. Organizers have also announced 21,000 free pupusas, bringing one of El Salvador's most beloved traditions into the celebration. The number is a tribute to Bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million coins. It is a distinctly Salvadoran welcome to an international audience. A GLOBAL CONVERSATION WITH SALVADORAN PARTICIPATION Bitcoin Histórico also creates an opportunity for Salvadoran builders and entrepreneurs to share the stage with established international figures. Communities such as El Zonte and Berlín have become part of the country's evolving Bitcoin story, while Salvadoran developers and educators continue building projects that connect the technology with local needs. For visitors arriving from abroad, the conference offers a chance to experience El Salvador beyond the headlines — from its revitalized capital to the communities participating in its technological development. For Salvadorans, the event offers something equally important: direct access to ideas, people, and educational opportunities that are often associated with conferences held far from home. THE WORLD IS COMING TO BITCOIN COUNTRY The return of Bitcoin Histórico for a second year reflects El Salvador's ambition to remain a destination for international Bitcoin dialogue. The conference is not simply about discussing what Bitcoin might become. It is also about examining the people, projects, infrastructure, and educational initiatives already taking shape. On November 11 and 12, the National Palace and the streets surrounding Plaza Gerardo Barrios will bring those conversations together. The speakers are coming from around the world. The stage is in El Salvador. And Salvadorans are part of the story. EL SALVADOR ON 𝕏 — EXPLAINING EL SALVADOR TO THE WORLD. #ElSalvador# #Bukele# #Bitcoin#

ANIA Strengthens El Salvador's AI Ambitions with the Appointment of Ginger Luckey Gaetz as Strategic Advisor El Salvador continues to strengthen its position as an emerging hub for artificial intelligence with the appointment of @GingerLGaetz as Strategic Advisor to the National Artificial Intelligence Agency (ANIA). In her new role, Luckey Gaetz will provide strategic leadership across @theaiagencysv's initiatives while helping expand the agency's international partnerships with leading U.S. technology ecosystems, enterprise organizations, investors, and top universities. Her work will focus on accelerating the development of world-class talent, supporting startup creation, and attracting opportunities that connect El Salvador to the global AI economy. The appointment reflects ANIA's long-term vision of transforming El Salvador into one of the world's leading destinations for applied artificial intelligence—where innovation is measured not only by research, but by real-world implementation and measurable results. Rather than following traditional development models, El Salvador continues building an ecosystem that brings together government, academia, entrepreneurs, and international experts to create opportunities that can compete on a global stage. The addition of Ginger Luckey Gaetz reinforces that strategy. By strengthening relationships with some of the world's most influential technology networks, ANIA continues laying the foundation for an innovation ecosystem capable of attracting investment, creating high-value jobs, and preparing the next generation of Salvadoran AI leaders. With every new partnership, El Salvador moves another step closer to becoming a global center for technological innovation and applied artificial intelligence. El Salvador on X #ElSalvador# 🇸🇻 #ArtificialIntelligence#

🇸🇻 English Translation From Diario El Salvador: Interest from More International Airlines Tourism Minister Morena Valdez announced that an airline will soon begin three weekly flights to Europe. Minister Valdez stated that there is growing interest from foreign airlines, especially from Europe, in starting operations in El Salvador, a sign that reflects the transformation the country has undergone as a tourist and business destination. "We will have another flight connecting with Europe. I can't reveal the airline yet. The businessman was in the country, visited El Zonte, loved it, and has already established operations in El Salvador. He told us that his airline will have three weekly flights to Europe, connecting with the Middle East and Asia," Minister Valdez announced during an event hosted by the Salvadoran Chamber of Tourism (Casatur). The official emphasized that these types of initiatives are important because Europeans spend two to three weeks in the country. "That means more foreign exchange earnings, more income for businesses, and job creation," she added. The increase in international visitors, the country's ranking in specialized studies and rankings, and the modernization of its airport infrastructure have made El Salvador a strategic hub for new air connections in the region. Data from the Ministry of Tourism indicates that El Salvador received 2.1 million international visitors between January and May of this year, representing a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2015 and an impressive 111% growth compared to 2019. Article by: Jonathan Pineda Translation: @ElsalvadoronX Original article in Spanish: