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Saturday, Jul 04, 2026
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Costa Rica Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Species
Marine biologists at the University of Costa Rica identified a previously unknown ghost shark species in deep Pacific waters, underscoring the region's rich marine biodiversity and the importance of continued conservation efforts.
Higher US Interest Rates Continue to Pressure Central American Economies
The US Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates elevated has maintained borrowing costs across dollarised economies such as El Salvador while limiting liquidity in cryptocurrency markets that remain important to the country's di...
Mexico Advances Railway Extension to Guatemala Border
Mexico reported continued progress on its Line K railway, moving closer to uninterrupted rail connections with Guatemala that are expected to reduce long-term freight costs for Central American exporters, including El Salvador.
Guatemala Opens Verified Highway Bypass to Strengthen Regional Trade
Guatemala completed the Xochi bypass on the Central American Highway 2 West, creating Latin America's first sustainably verified infrastructure project of its kind and improving the main overland freight route linking Mexico and El Salva...
Surf City Development Continues to Attract Tourism and Property Investment
Government infrastructure improvements and stronger international air connectivity continued to support foreign investment in hotels and real estate along El Salvador's Surf City coastline.
Green Tourism Recognition Highlights El Salvador's Conservation Efforts
British travel magazine Wanderlust included El Salvador on its 2026 Green Travel List, highlighting community-led ecotourism initiatives and forest conservation efforts at Parque Nacional El Imposible.
El Salvador's Aviation Maintenance Industry Expands Services for International Airlines
Aircraft maintenance facilities near El Salvador International Airport continued expanding operations, providing airframe, engine and cabin servicing for major carriers including American Airlines, Delta and Southwest.
Human Rights Groups Criticise El Salvador's Foreign Agents Law
Human Rights Watch said El Salvador's law requiring internationally funded organisations to register as foreign agents and pay a 30% tax on donations could restrict civil society activities and international development programmes.
Peru's President-Elect Keiko Fujimori Plans Prison Based on El Salvador Security Model
Following her presidential election victory, Keiko Fujimori pledged to build a maximum-security prison modelled on El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Centre as part of a strategy to combat rising crime in Peru.
El Niño Drought Threatens Half of Agricultural Land in El Salvador
The World Meteorological Organisation warned that strengthening El Niño conditions have delayed the main planting season, with below-average crop biomass affecting about half of agricultural land in El Salvador and neighbouring Honduras.
El Salvador Introduces Targeted Cooking Gas Subsidies for One Million Families
The Directorate General of Energy implemented July price caps and an $8 monthly subsidy for household liquefied petroleum gas to help protect families and small businesses from swings in global energy prices.
Transfer365 Handles More Than 95% of Financial Transactions in El Salvador
Central Reserve Bank data showed that the Transfer365 instant payment network now processes more than 95% of domestic financial transactions, reflecting continued growth in digital payments alongside the country's broader financial moder...
Port of Acajutla Modernisation Advances as El Salvador Expands Regional Logistics Capacity
The Salvadoran government accelerated upgrades at the Port of Acajutla to increase cargo handling capacity and improve customs processing as part of a broader effort to strengthen Pacific trade links alongside the country's expanded airp...
El Salvador Opens $50 Million Airport Arrivals Terminal to Boost Regional Air Travel
El Salvador's Autonomous Port Executive Commission inaugurated a new 24,000-square-metre arrivals terminal financed through internal funds, reducing passenger processing times while expanding the country's capacity for tourism and busine...
El Salvador Continues Bitcoin Accumulation as National Holdings Reach 7,701 Coins
President Nayib Bukele's government maintained its policy of purchasing one Bitcoin each day, bringing the country's reserves to 7,701 coins valued at about $481 million despite continued International Monetary Fund warnings over cryptoc...
Fitch Affirms El Salvador's B- Sovereign Rating With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings maintained El Salvador's B- sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing easing near-term financing pressures, continued dollarisation and improving macroeconomic stability despite ongoing concerns over public debt.
El Salvador Reaches Top 10 Startup Ecosystems in Latin America After AI Tax Incentives
StartupBlink ranked El Salvador as the region's 10th strongest startup ecosystem in its 2026 index, crediting growth in venture capital and digital finance to the country's artificial intelligence law, which removed taxes on technology i...
El Salvador Expands Artificial Intelligence Rollout Across 5,000 Public Schools
The Ministry of Education continued deploying the Grok artificial intelligence platform across 5,000 public schools following an agreement between President Nayib Bukele and technology executive Elon Musk, aiming to improve digital liter...
El Salvador Extends State of Exception for the 51st Time as Security Crackdown Continues
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved another 30-day extension of emergency security measures that have sharply reduced homicide rates while leading to the incarceration of nearly 2% of the adult population, despite continuing inte...
World Bank Approves $501 Million Loan to Modernise El Salvador's Education System With Artificial Intelligence
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development approved a $501 million financing package to help El Salvador integrate artificial intelligence and data-driven technologies into public education, with the goal of strengthening ...
Declining Migration Reflects Changing Economic and Security Conditions
Regional immigration data shows fewer Salvadorans are attempting irregular migration to the United States, a trend attributed to improved domestic security and expanding economic opportunities within the country.
El Salvador Startup Ecosystem Attracts Growing Venture Capital Interest
Regional venture capital firms are increasingly assessing San Salvador as a destination for fintech and agricultural technology startups, supported by the country's digital modernization efforts and improving business environment.
Agricultural Producers Adopt Climate-Resilient Farming Technologies
Coffee and sugar producers are increasing the use of precision agriculture and drought-resistant cultivation methods to help protect export revenues from increasingly volatile weather across Central America.
Healthcare Modernization Nears Completion at Major Public Hospitals
El Salvador's Ministry of Health is completing structural and technological upgrades at major hospitals in San Salvador and San Miguel as part of one of the country's largest public healthcare modernization programs.
San Salvador Hosts Regional Technology Summit on Digital Government
Government officials and technology executives gathered in San Salvador for a major Central American summit highlighting advances in digital governance, public sector modernization, and electronic citizen services.
Government Accelerates Rural Broadband and Digital Inclusion Programs
The Salvadoran government is expanding broadband infrastructure and distributing educational technology devices across rural communities to narrow the digital divide and prepare workers for a more technology-driven economy.
Digital Remittance Adoption Reduces Costs for Salvadoran Families
The use of digital wallets and mobile payment platforms for remittances from the United States continues to increase, lowering transaction costs for households and improving liquidity across the domestic economy.
Banks Expand Lending to Support Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Domestic banks and international development funds have introduced new financing programs for small and medium-sized enterprises to support expansion in manufacturing, hospitality, and retail as consumer confidence improves.
Real Estate Investment Accelerates as Diaspora and Foreign Buyers Return
Property developers report strong inflows into luxury and commercial real estate, particularly in San Salvador and coastal areas, driven by returning Salvadorans investing at home and foreign buyers attracted by improved security conditi...
Tourism Growth Continues as Surf City Investments Boost International Arrivals
El Salvador's Ministry of Tourism reported continued growth in international visitors and hospitality revenue, supported by infrastructure improvements along the Surf City coastal corridor that have strengthened the country's profile as ...
Geothermal Energy Projects Draw Interest From AI and Data Center Investors
El Salvador's state-owned energy sector is holding discussions with international technology companies exploring data centers powered by the country's geothermal resources to meet growing demand for sustainable electricity.
International Airlines Increase Flights Between El Salvador and Major US Cities
Airlines are expanding services between El Salvador International Airport and key US destinations including Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami as stronger demand from the Salvadoran diaspora, business travelers, and tourists drives higher p...
El Salvador Deepens Economic Engagement With Asian Partners
The Salvadoran foreign ministry is expanding trade and investment discussions with government and business representatives from Japan and China, focusing on technology partnerships, smart city development, and transportation infrastructure.
Central Reserve Bank Advances National Fintech Strategy Beyond Cryptocurrency
El Salvador's central banking authorities are accelerating a national fintech strategy to modernize the financial sector, expand financial inclusion, and integrate digital wallets and mobile payment platforms alongside the country's exis...
El Salvador Expands Energy Subsidies to Shield One Million Households From Higher Fuel Costs
The Directorate General of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines has extended a July subsidy program that caps liquefied petroleum gas prices, protecting more than one million households from rising global energy costs linked to Middle Eastern...
El Salvador Strengthens Investment Climate as Low Violent Crime Rates Persist
International risk analysts say sustained historically low homicide rates following nationwide security operations continue to improve El Salvador's investment environment, encouraging real estate development and foreign direct investmen...
Central American Logistics Shifts Toward El Salvador Amid Panama Canal Challenges
Regional freight operators are increasingly routing cargo through Salvadoran highways and ports as infrastructure upgrades provide an alternative to persistent transit delays affecting the Panama Canal and surrounding trade corridors.
Yilport Begins US$1.6 Billion Modernization of El Salvador's Pacific Ports
International logistics operator Yilport Holdings has launched the initial phase of a US$1.6 billion investment to modernize the ports of Acajutla and La Unión, following landmark concession agreements aimed at strengthening El Salvador'...
El Salvador Expands Bitcoin Reserves While Shifting Digital Finance Strategy
The administration of President Nayib Bukele has increased the country's Bitcoin holdings to nearly 7,700 tokens as financial authorities place greater emphasis on institutional digital asset management instead of broad mandatory retail ...
World Bank Raises El Salvador Growth Forecast as Regional Outlook Weakens
The World Bank increased El Salvador's economic growth forecast to 3.2% for the year, citing strong domestic consumption and infrastructure investment, while lowering projections for neighboring countries including Costa Rica and Panama ...
Costa Rica Detects Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Bird
Costa Rican animal health authorities have confirmed an H5 avian influenza case in a wild marine bird found in Manuel Antonio National Park and have increased surveillance to help protect commercial poultry operations.
Central America Issues Flood Alerts as Tropical Wave 19 Crosses the Region
Emergency agencies in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala have activated preventive alerts for heavy rainfall, flash flooding and strong winds as Tropical Wave 19 moves across Central America.
El Salvador Temporarily Closes El Boquerón National Park for Upgrades
The Ministry of Tourism has closed El Boquerón National Park through mid-July to carry out infrastructure improvements, trail restoration and conservation work.
European Union Provides €10 Million to Costa Rica for Migration and Border Support
Costa Rica has received a €10 million assistance package from the European Union to strengthen border infrastructure, improve humanitarian support and help integrate migrant populations.
El Salvador Extends LPG Subsidies and Cuts July Prices for Low-Income Households
Energy authorities have lowered July liquefied petroleum gas prices and extended targeted subsidies to help protect more than one million vulnerable households and small businesses from higher energy costs.
El Salvador and Costa Rica Rescue Teams Aid Earthquake Response in Venezuela
Urban search and rescue teams from El Salvador and Costa Rica helped recover survivors from collapsed buildings in Catia La Mar, Venezuela, eight days after twin earthquakes struck the country's coast.
United Nations Urges Guatemala to Open Military Archives on Civil War Disappearances
A United Nations working group has called on Guatemala to grant access to classified military archives and facilities to help locate thousands of Indigenous Maya people who disappeared during the country's civil conflict between 1960 and...
Guatemala's New Attorney General Pledges to End Politicized Prosecutions
Attorney General Gabriel García Luna has pledged to reverse what he described as the political misuse of the Public Prosecutor's Office under his predecessor, including prosecutions targeting anti-corruption investigators, journalists an...
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