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Sunday, Sep 06, 2026
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El Salvador First Lady’s Office Organizes Early Childhood Development Parades
The Office of the First Lady organized nationwide September parades focused on early childhood development, highlighting government programs in maternal health, child nutrition and early education.
El Salvador Releases Initial Funding for Second Phase of National Youth Sports Program
El Salvador’s national sports authorities have begun disbursing funds for the second phase of a youth sports initiative supporting community facilities and athletic development.
El Salvador Awards Seed Capital to 178 Women Entrepreneurs
Government economic and development programs awarded seed funding to 178 women graduating from a national empowerment initiative, with the financing intended to support new businesses and expand women’s participation in the economy.
El Salvador Seeks to Expand Coffee Exports Into Paraguay
Salvadoran exporters and trade authorities have launched an initiative to introduce premium Salvadoran coffee to Paraguay, seeking new South American sales channels for one of the country’s traditional agricultural products.
El Salvador Selected to Host International Women’s Softball Championship
El Salvador has been named host of an upcoming international women’s softball championship, adding another major sporting event to the country’s efforts to attract visitors and support its hospitality sector.
La Libertad Draws International Visitors for World Junior Surfing Championship
El Salvador’s La Libertad coast has seen an influx of international visitors for the ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, adding momentum to the country’s Surf City tourism and infrastructure campaign.
El Salvador Steps Up Pacific Hurricane Monitoring to Protect Infrastructure and Farms
El Salvador’s environmental ministry has intensified weather monitoring as three hurricane systems form simultaneously in the Pacific, with disaster-response teams preparing for potential risks to infrastructure and agricultural areas.
El Salvador Police Report Consecutive September Days Without Homicides
El Salvador’s National Civil Police said September has recorded consecutive days with no homicides nationwide, extending a public-security trend authorities attribute to the government’s anti-gang emergency measures and broader security ...
El Salvador Promotes Exports and Investment Ties at Business Fair in Turkey
Salvadoran trade delegations and companies presented export offerings at an international business fair in Turkey as the country seeks to diversify commercial partners and attract investment beyond its traditional North American markets.
World Bank Calls Early Results From El Salvador Education Testing Pilot Promising
The World Bank and international development officials described early results from El Salvador’s standardized-testing pilot as highly promising after nearly 1,200 students across 171 public schools took part in an assessment intended to...
El Salvador Congress Opens Discussions on Possible Four-Day Workweek
Salvadoran lawmakers have begun preliminary discussions on a proposal for a four-day workweek with three mandatory rest days, while congressional leaders say any change would need to be introduced gradually to protect productivity.
Salvadoran Courts Sentence 31 Barrio 18 Members Over Extortion at San Salvador Wholesale Market
Courts in El Salvador sentenced 31 members of the Barrio 18 gang to lengthy prison terms for extorting merchants at La Tiendona, San Salvador’s largest wholesale market.
El Salvador Consumer Agency Issues $950,000 in Fines After More Than 15,000 Inspections
El Salvador’s consumer protection agency carried out more than 15,000 inspections, including checks of grain storage facilities at the Port of Acajutla, and imposed $950,000 in sanctions as part of efforts to curb food-price speculation ...
San Salvador Advances Aerocable Mass Transit Project to Ease Urban Congestion
El Salvador is moving forward with the Aerocable urban cable car system, a mass transit project designed to improve public transport access and reduce congestion across the San Salvador metropolitan area.
El Salvador and Honduras Advance New Cross-Border Highway to Improve Regional Trade
El Salvador is developing a new highway connection with Honduras aimed at improving logistics, commercial transport and trade links between the two Central American neighbors.
Labor Groups Say More Than 47,000 Salvadoran Workers Have Been Dismissed During Current Administration
Regional labor monitoring groups reported that more than 47,000 public- and private-sector workers have been dismissed during the current administrative period, highlighting continued pressure in El Salvador’s labor market.
El Salvador Sells Majority Operations of State-Backed Chivo Wallet to Private Entities
President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserves remain intact as the government sells majority operations of the state-backed Chivo Wallet to private entities, five years after adopting Bitcoin as legal tender.
El Salvador Remittances Approach $6 Billion in First Seven Months of Year
El Salvador received nearly $6 billion in family remittances between January and July, according to economic authorities, underscoring the continuing importance of diaspora income to domestic consumption and the wider economy.
Salvadorans Face Uncertainty Over U.S. Temporary Protected Status as Expiry Approaches
Salvadoran diplomats and advocacy groups are monitoring the looming expiry of Temporary Protected Status after the United States declined further extensions for Hondurans, while U.S. lawmakers are urging continued protections for Salvado...
El Salvador Receives Central American Peace Torch Ahead of Independence Day
Salvadoran officials and regional diplomats have received the Central American Peace Torch, opening civic celebrations ahead of the country’s September 15 independence holiday.
El Salvador Hosts More Than 400 Surfers for 2026 World Junior Championship
More than 400 competitors from 56 countries have gathered at La Bocana and El Sunzal for the 2026 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, bringing international visitors to El Salvador’s coastal tourism hubs.
Moderate Earthquakes Rattle San Salvador and Coastal Areas Without Major Damage
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake off El Salvador’s southern coast and a later tremor near San Salvador caused brief alarm, but authorities reported no disruption to ports, power grids or tourism infrastructure.
Hero MotoCorp Expands Into El Salvador With Regional Distributor Velosa
Motorcycle manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has entered the Salvadoran market in partnership with distributor Velosa, extending its sales network across Central America.
San Salvador Pushes Ahead With Historic Center Renewal Around Mercado Central
Authorities are removing remaining informal vendor structures near Mercado Central as part of a wider effort to improve mobility and redevelop central San Salvador.
Energía del Pacífico Completes 40th LNG Unloading at Acajutla
The Acajutla-based Energía del Pacífico project has processed its 40th liquefied natural gas shipment, supporting baseload electricity generation in El Salvador and wider regional energy needs.
Monetae Launches Trading in 70 Tokenised US Stocks in El Salvador
Digital finance platform Monetae has introduced trading in 70 tokenised US equities using Alpaca infrastructure, expanding access to international markets for investors in El Salvador.
Brazilian Right-Wing Candidates Campaign on El Salvador-Style Crime Crackdown
Right-wing political candidates in Brazil are increasingly citing President Nayib Bukele’s anti-gang policies and prison reforms as a model for their own public-security platforms ahead of elections.
Chilean Ministers Visit El Salvador to Study Security Policies and Prison System
Chile’s security and defense ministers met Salvadoran officials in San Salvador to examine the Bukele administration’s anti-crime policies and prison infrastructure for possible lessons in public-safety policy.
Cornell Researchers Rank El Salvador Among Global Leaders in Bitcoin Adoption
Research from Cornell University indicates that El Salvador remains among the countries with the highest rates of cryptocurrency use, highlighting the continuing effects of its Bitcoin legal-tender policy and state-backed digital infrast...
El Salvador Reaffirms Policy of Buying One Bitcoin Every Day
Salvadoran financial authorities say the national treasury will continue purchasing one Bitcoin a day despite market volatility, maintaining the government’s long-term digital-asset strategy.
El Salvador Reports Record 4.7 Million International Visitors in First Half of 2026
El Salvador recorded 4.7 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, with tourism authorities citing stronger air connectivity, improved security and continued development along the Surf City coastal corridor.
Salvadoran Opposition Names Prospective Challenger to Bukele for 2027 Presidential Race
Minor opposition groups have begun selecting a medical professional and former lawmaker as a prospective challenger in El Salvador’s 2027 presidential election as President Nayib Bukele’s administration retains broad political dominance.
El Salvador Activates First Subsea Internet Cable to Expand Digital Capacity
El Salvador has inaugurated its first direct subsea internet cable connection, increasing international data capacity as authorities seek to attract cloud-computing and data-center investment.
Remittances to El Salvador Reach $5.9 Billion in First Seven Months of 2026
Salvadorans abroad sent nearly $6 billion home between January and July, according to central bank data, providing an important source of liquidity and household consumption support.
El Salvador Seizes More Than Six Tonnes of Cocaine in Pacific Operation
Salvadoran naval and security forces intercepted more than six tonnes of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean, removing a major shipment from regional trafficking routes.
El Salvador Sells Majority Stake in Chivo Wallet to Private Operators
El Salvador is transferring operational control of the state-backed Chivo Wallet to private operators, marking a significant shift in the country’s management of its Bitcoin and digital-asset infrastructure.
United States and El Salvador Advance Economic Partnership and Maintain Preferential Tariff Access
US and Salvadoran officials held talks aimed at strengthening economic ties while maintaining preferential tariff access for Salvadoran manufacturing and agricultural exports to the United States.
Salvadorans in US Face Growing Uncertainty as Temporary Protected Status Deadlines Approach
Hundreds of thousands of Salvadorans in the United States face uncertainty as federal courts consider the future of Temporary Protected Status, with potential consequences for families and remittance flows to El Salvador.
2El Salvador Declares National Drought Red Alert as El Niño Intensifies
El Salvador has issued a nationwide red alert after severe rainfall shortages and temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius in La Unión Norte threatened agricultural production and food security.
El Salvador Selected to Host International Women’s Softball Championship
International sports organizers selected El Salvador to host an upcoming women’s softball championship as the country seeks to broaden its sports tourism profile beyond major surfing events.
El Salvador Hosts 2026 World Junior Surfing Championship at La Bocana and El Sunzal
The International Surfing Association opened its 2026 World Junior Surfing Championship at El Salvador’s La Bocana and El Sunzal breaks, drawing thousands of international athletes and supporting the country’s push to expand sports tourism.
Santa Ana Centro Seeks Israeli Cooperation on Security and Municipal Technology
Officials in Santa Ana Centro presented public safety improvements and security data to Israel’s ambassador to El Salvador as they sought cooperation on technology, municipal management and intelligence systems.
Honduran Investigators Raid Tegucigalpa Clinics Over Alleged Medical Fraud
Consumer protection prosecutors and criminal investigators raided private clinics in Tegucigalpa over alleged use of fraudulent diagnostic devices to pressure patients into buying expensive, medically unverified treatments.
El Salvador Adds Central American Bank Funding to Bicentenary Scholarship Program
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly incorporated a donation from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration into the Bicentenary scholarship program, which provides advanced educational opportunities for young Salvadoran professio...
Salvadoran Exporters Showcase Products at International Trade Fair in Turkey
Salvadoran manufacturers and exporters presented their products at an international trade exhibition in Turkey as part of a government-backed push to diversify trade beyond the United States and nearby regional markets.
El Salvador’s Third Major Dry Spell of the Year Ends as Heavy Rains Return
Environmental authorities said El Salvador’s third extended dry period of the year has ended, bringing relief to agriculture while prompting officials to monitor vulnerable areas for possible localized flooding.
El Salvador Court Sentences MS-13 Members and Collaborators to 45 Years in Prison
The Second Organized Crime Tribunal in San Miguel imposed 45-year prison terms on multiple MS-13 operatives and logistical collaborators as authorities continue their campaign against organized criminal networks.
El Salvador Reports Two Consecutive Days Without a Recorded Homicide
El Salvador’s national police reported two straight days without a recorded homicide in early September, extending the sharp decline in gang-related violence that the government has linked to efforts to attract investment and tourism.
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