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Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
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El Salvador Promotes Cultural Festivals to Spread Tourism Beyond Coastal Destinations
National tourism agencies are promoting agricultural and cultural events, including the Suchitoto Corn Festival, to encourage international visitors to explore inland communities and spread tourism spending beyond El Salvador’s coastal a...
Electric Mobility Vehicles Introduced in San Salvador Historic Center as Tourism Traffic Grows
Tourism operators have introduced electric mobility carts in the revitalized San Salvador Historic Center, providing visitors with a new way to move through the redeveloped downtown cultural district.
San Salvador Continues Mercado Cuscatlan Modernization After Year of Renovations
Municipal engineering teams reported further progress at Mercado Cuscatlan following a year of infrastructure upgrades designed to centralize commerce, improve sanitary conditions and provide safer premises for formerly informal vendors.
Grupo Q Launches Guaranteed Vehicle Repurchase Program in El Salvador as Commercial Credit Expands
Automotive distributor Grupo Q introduced El Salvador’s first guaranteed repurchase financing program for commercial vehicles, reflecting growing demand from small and medium-sized businesses and further development of the country’s reta...
El Salvador Expands Job Certification for Returning Migrants to Meet Construction Labor Demand
The Deputy Ministry of Diaspora and Human Mobility is expanding vocational certification programs for Salvadorans returning from the United States, helping workers formalize trade skills needed in the growing housing and tourism construc...
Central American Public Debt Holds at About 52 Percent of GDP, Limiting Infrastructure Spending
Multilateral financial monitors said public debt across Latin America has stabilized at about 52 percent of gross domestic product, while high global borrowing costs continue to constrain Central American governments’ capacity to finance...
ECLAC Warns High Labor Informality Could Weigh on Central America’s Long-Term Investment Prospects
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean said weak formal job creation remains a major regional challenge, with informal employment affecting nearly half the workforce and limiting productivity and the region’s ability...
US Considers Visa Revocations for Asylum Seekers in Potential Shift to Central American Migration Routes
US immigration officials are reportedly considering the revocation of tourist and business visas for people who formally request political asylum, a potential policy change that could affect mobility patterns across Central America.
Central American Economy Forecast to Grow Four Percent as Exports and Logistics Support Expansion
The Central American economy, excluding Cuba and Haiti, is projected to grow four percent this year, supported by resilient exports, remittances and foreign investment in logistics and energy infrastructure across the region.
Human Rights Groups Challenge El Salvador’s Detention of Deported Venezuelans in UN Complaint
An international coalition of human rights organizations filed a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Committee over the transfer of deported Venezuelan nationals to El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center, raising concerns ...
El Salvador Issues National Drought Alert as El Niño Threatens Agricultural Production
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources issued a nationwide meteorological and agricultural drought alert, warning that prolonged dry conditions, rainfall deficits and elevated temperatures associated with El Niño could reduce ...
El Salvador Advances Aerocable Cable-Car Project to Expand San Salvador Public Transport
The Ministry of Public Works is advancing the Aerocable mass transit project, which is expected to add aerial cable-car routes aimed at easing traffic congestion, modernizing public transportation and connecting marginalized neighborhood...
San Salvador Clears Informal Vendors Around Mercado Central as Historic Center Revitalization Advances
Municipal authorities removed informal commercial vendors from areas surrounding Mercado Central as part of a broader effort to improve public safety, attract international tourists and encourage investment in the historic city center.
El Salvador’s Banks Accelerate Digital Services as Mobile Payments and Digital Wallets Expand
Banco Agrícola, Banco Cuscatlán and other traditional financial institutions are increasing investment in digital onboarding and mobile banking as conventional banks compete and integrate with El Salvador’s expanding digital payment and ...
Salvadoran Remittances Rise 19 Percent as Foreign Income Supports Domestic Consumption
Family remittances to El Salvador increased 19 percent year over year in the first quarter, providing an important source of household income and liquidity in an economy where remittances account for more than 20 percent of gross domesti...
El Salvador Prepares for Return of Migrants as US Temporary Protected Status Nears Expiration
US immigration authorities confirmed that Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador will end in early September, prompting Salvadoran ministries to expand reintegration programs for returning workers, including efforts to connect skille...
El Salvador Tourism Revenue Surpasses $2 Billion as Visitor Numbers Near Three Million
International tourism generated more than $2.1 billion in foreign exchange during the first half of the year, with nearly three million visitors supported by the Surf City coastal corridor and new international air connections.
El Salvador’s Economy Forecast to Grow 3.9 Percent as Remittances and Tourism Support Expansion
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean raised its growth forecast for El Salvador to 3.9 percent, citing strong family remittances, expanding tourism and continued public investment in infrastructure.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Reach Nearly $600 Million as Government Continues Daily Purchases
El Salvador’s national treasury holds 7,751 Bitcoin valued at about $599 million, as President Nayib Bukele’s administration continues its policy of acquiring one Bitcoin each day despite volatility in cryptocurrency markets.
El Salvador Plans Record Education Investment Equal to Eight Percent of GDP
President Nayib Bukele announced a historic increase in education spending aimed at modernizing public schools, expanding digital literacy and strengthening long-term human capital as El Salvador pursues economic and technological develo...
El Salvador National Folkloric Ballet Opens New Season at Teatro Presidente
El Salvador’s Ministry of Culture has launched a new season for the National Folkloric Ballet at Teatro Presidente, featuring new choreographic works as part of efforts to promote national culture and accessible arts programming.
Grupo Q Launches El Salvador’s First Guaranteed Vehicle Buyback Program
Regional automotive distributor Grupo Q has introduced what it describes as El Salvador’s first guaranteed commercial buyback program for utility vehicles, adding new leasing options to the local market.
El Salvador Expands Early Childhood Programs to Reach 100,000 Families
The Crecer Juntos Institute is expanding early childhood development festivals nationwide, with participation expected to exceed 100,000 families as part of efforts focused on education, public health and social development among young S...
El Salvador Expands Rural and Urban Road Network With New Chalchuapa Paving Projects
The National Directorate of Municipal Works has completed nearly three kilometers of newly paved urban and rural roads in Chalchuapa, improving routes for agricultural transport and local commerce as part of a broader infrastructure prog...
Panama and Costa Rica Report More Than 3,700 People Affected by Severe Weather and Flooding
Severe weather and flooding have directly affected more than 3,700 residents across Panama and Costa Rica, prompting emergency responses and disrupting parts of the region’s infrastructure.
San Salvador Historic Center Adds Electric Transport Fleet as Tourism Expands
Tourism authorities and private operators have introduced electric transport carts in the revitalized San Salvador Historic Center, aiming to improve pedestrian safety and support visitors exploring the restored capital.
Central American Tourism Campaigns Promote Diving and Ecotourism Across the Region
International tourism operators are launching regional campaigns promoting El Salvador and neighboring Central American countries for specialized ecotourism and deep-water diving, highlighting volcanic lakes and coastal reefs to attract ...
El Salvador Accelerates San Salvador Aerocable Cable-Car Project
The Ministry of Public Works says technical work on the San Salvador Aerocable system is advancing, with the planned cable-car network intended to ease metropolitan traffic, reduce emissions and improve access for hillside communities.
Los Chorros Highway to Close for Weekend Rock-Blasting and Infrastructure Work
El Salvador’s Ministry of Public Works will fully close the Los Chorros highway corridor over a weekend to carry out rock-blasting operations as part of infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving the strategic route and reducing landslid...
Witnesses Describe Alleged Gang Cemetery During Trial of More Than 400 Mara Salvatrucha Leaders
Cooperating witnesses in the trial of more than 400 alleged Mara Salvatrucha leaders have described a clandestine cemetery in Nuevo Cuscatlán that they said could contain the remains of up to 200 victims, shedding further light on the hi...
El Salvador and Regional Allies Expand Special Forces Cooperation Through International Competition
El Salvador’s armed forces have begun participating in an international special forces competition focused on tactical interoperability and counterterrorism capabilities, continuing security cooperation with regional allies.
Honduras Declares Emergency in 75 Municipalities Over Severe Drought
Honduras has declared a national state of emergency affecting 75 municipalities as severe drought threatens agricultural production, raising concerns about regional food supplies and the potential for climate-driven migration toward El S...
El Salvador Upgrades Geothermal Power Infrastructure for Data Centres and Digital Operations
Salvadoran energy authorities are accelerating upgrades to state-owned geothermal facilities intended to provide affordable, carbon-free electricity for high-capacity data centres, with the government seeking to attract technology compan...
OAS Opens San Salvador Summit on Synthetic Drugs and Chemical Precursor Controls
The Organization of American States has opened a high-level security summit in San Salvador bringing together chemical and pharmaceutical experts to develop regulatory approaches to illicit synthetic drug production and the diversion of ...
El Salvador Reports First-Time Exports of 204 New Product Categories to 60 Markets
El Salvador’s Economy Ministry says local companies have exported 204 product categories to 60 international markets for the first time, marking progress in diversifying exports beyond traditional agricultural products and expanding acce...
El Salvador and Kuwait Fund Partnership to Finance Major Solar Plant in La Libertad
El Salvador and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development have finalized a partnership to finance and build a large solar photovoltaic plant in San Matías, La Libertad, supporting the country’s expansion of renewable energy while dee...
El Salvador Plans Three Billion Dollars a Year for National Education Overhaul
President Nayib Bukele has pledged annual education investment of about three billion dollars, equivalent to roughly eight percent of gross domestic product, to renovate schools, upgrade technology infrastructure and accelerate human cap...
UN Economic Commission Raises El Salvador’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.9 Percent
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has raised its 2026 growth forecast for El Salvador to 3.9 percent, citing continued activity in construction, tourism and foreign investment and placing the country above the r...
United States Extends Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Through September 2026
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran citizens living in the United States through September 2026, preserving employment authorization for hundreds of thousands of migrants and su...
San Salvador Faces Temporary Water Disruptions During Utility Maintenance
El Salvador's National Administration of Aqueducts and Sewers has warned residents of temporary water service disruptions in the capital region during infrastructure maintenance, underscoring the challenges of upgrading aging utility net...
Costa Rica Launches Cultural Passport to Broaden Tourism Beyond Coastal and Ecological Destinations
Costa Rica's Ministry of Culture has introduced a heritage passport covering thirty-five indigenous communities and historical sites, encouraging international visitors to explore destinations beyond the country's established coastal res...
El Salvador to Close Los Chorros Highway on Weekends for Viaduct Construction
El Salvador's Ministry of Public Works will temporarily close the Los Chorros highway corridor on weekends to accelerate construction of a major viaduct intended to improve freight movement and commercial connectivity in the country's west.
Surf City Investment and Infrastructure Expansion Sustain El Salvador's Coastal Tourism Growth
International investment and visitor activity continue to grow along El Salvador's Surf City coastal corridors in La Libertad, supported by government spending on highways, water and sanitation infrastructure and hospitality facilities.
San Miguel Regional Market Construction Advances in Eastern El Salvador
Construction is advancing on a major new market in San Miguel designed to accommodate nearly one thousand four hundred vendors, as local authorities seek to modernize commercial activity and promote greater economic formalization in east...
Twin Earthquakes and More Than Thirty Aftershocks Hit Costa Rica's Central Valley
Two consecutive earthquakes followed by more than thirty aftershocks struck Costa Rica's Central Valley, prompting authorities in San José to inspect critical infrastructure and commercial buildings without immediate reports of catastrop...
United States Targets Central American Nationals in Nationwide Arrest Operations
United States immigration authorities have conducted targeted arrests of undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes, including nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, as Washington intensifies migration enforcement and...
El Salvador Advances Aerocable Cable Car Project to Expand San Salvador Public Transport
El Salvador is advancing construction of the Aerocable mass transit project, an aerial cable car system intended to connect densely populated areas of San Salvador while reducing traffic congestion and linking with the wider metropolitan...
Volcanic Gold Mines Secures Acquisition Rights for Antimony Mine in Guatemala
Canadian resource company Volcanic Gold Mines has secured an agreement giving it the right to acquire the fully permitted Los Angeles antimony mine in Palencia, Guatemala, and plans a one thousand meter exploration drilling program.
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