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Yes, there has been a significant increase in violence in El Salvador in recent years, including assaults and murders of foreigners. According to a report by DW, the Central American country has experienced a wave of violence that has led President Nayib Bukele to declare a state of emergency for 30 days due to the large number of murders in his country. The report also notes that the country has recorded a murder rate of 20 per 100,000 inhabitants in 2021, with a total of 1,140 fatalities. However, no specific results were found on attacks and murders of foreigners in El Salvador in 2023. Although El Mundo reports that El Salvador became the country with the lowest rate of homicidal violence in Latin America in 2023, with a rate from 2.2 to 2.4 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants. In summary, although no specific results were found on attacks and murders of foreigners in El Salvador in the year 2023, the situation in El Salvador is worrying and foreigners are recommended to take additional precautions when traveling to the country.

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