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Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026
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Salvadoran Municipalities Renovate Parks to Support Domestic Tourism
Municipalities including Nejapa and Chalchuapa have opened renovated civic parks and ecological attractions to encourage local commerce and broaden tourism beyond El Salvador’s coastal destinations.
El Salvador Opens September Independence Celebrations With Nationwide Civic Events
El Salvador has begun its September independence celebrations with public ceremonies across the country emphasizing improvements in security and national cohesion.
El Salvador and South Korea Mark 64 Years of Diplomatic Relations With Cultural Festival
El Salvador has hosted a cultural exhibition commemorating 64 years of diplomatic ties with South Korea as the country continues efforts to deepen relations with Asian partners.
Latin American Logistics Automation Market Reaches $1 Billion
A regional industry report values Latin America’s logistics automation market at $1 billion, reflecting wider adoption of smart supply-chain technology and supporting El Salvador’s efforts to develop as a regional trade and distribution ...
Central American Port Operators Prepare for Latin American Logistics Forum in Panama
Salvadoran logistics and infrastructure groups are preparing to meet regional counterparts at the Latin American Ports Forum in Panama, with discussions focused on terminal productivity and adapting port infrastructure to changing global...
El Salvador Extends Deadline for Parties to Appoint Overseas Voting Committees
El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal has given political parties until Sept. 9 to finalize appointments to the Electoral Board for the Vote Abroad, highlighting the growing role of the Salvadoran diaspora in national elections.
El Salvador Launches Punta Mango Project to Expand Tourism on Eastern Coast
Tourism and infrastructure authorities have launched the Punta Mango initiative to extend El Salvador’s Surf City development strategy eastward and attract hospitality investment to less-developed coastal areas.
ARENA and FMLN Name 2027 Presidential Precandidates as Bukele Remains Dominant in Polls
El Salvador’s traditional ARENA and FMLN parties have presented presidential precandidates for the next election as recent polling and regional analysts indicate President Nayib Bukele retains overwhelming public support.
El Salvador Reports Continued Decline in Extortion and Violent Crime
Salvadoran security agencies say efforts against gangs and organized crime are continuing to reduce extortion and violent crime, while homicide rates remain at historically low levels.
El Salvador Raises Fuel Prices, Lifting Costs for Transport and Logistics
El Salvador has authorized higher prices across commercial fuel categories, including a 10-cent increase in diesel to $4.69 a gallon, a move expected to raise operating costs modestly for domestic and regional transport networks.
El Salvador Expands Education Reforms With Bukele Backing
Salvadoran lawmakers have announced a broader push to overhaul public education, backed by President Nayib Bukele, with the government presenting education reform as central to improving national productivity and competitiveness.
El Salvador Launches Incentives to Bring Skilled Diaspora Workers Home
El Salvador’s Ministry of Diaspora and Human Mobility has introduced tax incentives and faster professional certification to encourage skilled expatriates to return, with construction and tourism among the sectors targeted for new workers.
Guatemala Tightens Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Guatemala has introduced stricter financial surveillance requirements for cryptocurrency trading platforms, creating new cross-border compliance challenges for digital finance operators across Central America.
El Salvador Airport Passenger Traffic Hits Record 3 Million After Terminal Expansion
El Salvador’s main international airport handled a record 3 million passengers after annual traffic rose 16%, following a $50 million investment in a new arrivals terminal aimed at improving immigration flows and supporting tourism growth.
El Salvador Tokenizes 200 Financial Assets Including Apple and Netflix Shares
El Salvador has facilitated the issuance of 200 digital tokens representing assets including shares in Apple and Netflix through authorized local platforms such as Bitfinex Securities, as the country seeks to expand its role in digital f...
El Salvador Marks Five Years of Bitcoin Law With Reserves Above 7,600 Bitcoin
Five years after becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador says state reserves exceed 7,600 Bitcoin, valued at about $480 million, underscoring the government’s continued commitment to digital assets.
IDB Commits $1.3 Billion for Housing and Tourism Infrastructure in El Salvador
The Inter-American Development Bank has pledged $1.3 billion for housing modernization and tourism infrastructure in El Salvador this year, providing a major source of financing for the government’s development plans.
El Salvador Central Bank Forecasts Economic Growth of Up to 5% in 2026
El Salvador’s central bank expects the economy to grow between 4.5% and 5% this year, outperforming earlier forecasts as construction, tourism and financial services continue to expand.
El Salvador Maintains Agriculture Red Alert as Severe Drought Threatens Second Harvest
El Salvador has extended a national red alert for the agricultural sector as severe drought and worsening water shortages threaten the country’s second harvest, food security and agricultural supplies.
U.S. Declines TPS Extension for El Salvador, Affecting More Than 170,000 Residents
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said work authorization for more than 170,000 Salvadoran residents will end on Sept. 9 after a Supreme Court decision removed legal barriers to terminating Temporary Protected Status, raising the...
El Salvador Launches Farm Support After El Niño-Linked Drought
El Salvador’s Agriculture Ministry has introduced financial and technical assistance for farmers affected by prolonged drought linked to El Niño, seeking to stabilize food supplies and limit price pressures on basic commodities.
El Salvador Expands Digital-Skills Program With 50,000 Government Scholarships
El Salvador is continuing the rollout of 50,000 government-backed scholarships focused on advanced digital skills, aiming to prepare young people for a more technology-driven economy and incoming foreign investment.
El Salvador Freedom Visa Continues to Draw Digital-Asset Investors
El Salvador’s Freedom Visa program, which offers expedited citizenship for a $1 million investment in Bitcoin or stablecoins, continues to attract wealthy technology and digital-asset investors seeking the country’s regulatory environment.
Investment Expands Along Eastern El Salvador’s La Unión Coast
International property developers and hospitality investors are increasing activity along the Pacific coast of La Unión, anticipating infrastructure upgrades and a broader expansion of El Salvador’s tourism industry beyond La Libertad.
El Salvador Opens New Power Substation for Surf City Tourism Corridor
El Salvador’s state electricity transmission company opened a high-capacity substation in Tamanique to support reliable power for hotels and future development along the expanding Surf City tourism corridor in La Libertad.
El Salvador Reports First Covid-19 Cases in 28 Weeks
El Salvador’s Health Ministry confirmed its first active Covid-19 cases after 28 weeks without reported transmission, prompting authorities to strengthen epidemiological monitoring at borders and major tourism hubs.
El Salvador Extends Deadline for Overseas Voting Committees to Sept. 9
El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal extended the deadline for forming the Electoral Board for Voting Abroad to Sept. 9, preserving preparations for political participation by Salvadorans living overseas.
El Salvador Freezes Household Propane Prices for September
El Salvador will keep prices for 25-pound propane cylinders unchanged throughout September 2026, shielding households and small businesses from some of the pressure caused by rising international energy costs.
El Salvador Raises Diesel and Gasoline Prices Through Mid-September
El Salvador will raise diesel prices by as much as 10 cents a gallon and gasoline by up to 5 cents through mid-September, increasing transport costs while keeping household propane prices frozen.
El Salvador Says Power Capacity Is More Than Double Peak Domestic Demand
El Salvador’s energy authorities say national generation capacity exceeds peak domestic demand by more than twofold, helping maintain electricity supply during severe regional heatwaves that have strained utilities elsewhere in Central A...
El Salvador Moves Toward 4.2 Million International Visitor Target
El Salvador says international arrivals are advancing toward its target of 4.2 million visitors in 2026, supported by Surf City marketing, tourism infrastructure and improved international perceptions of public security.
El Salvador Airport Handles 3 Million Passengers in First Seven Months of 2026
El Salvador’s international airport handled 3 million passengers from January through July, up 16% from a year earlier and growing faster than the Central American regional average as tourism and aviation activity expand.
IMF Maintains Costa Rica’s $1.5 Billion Flexible Credit Line
The International Monetary Fund completed its Article IV consultation with Costa Rica and continued a $1.5 billion Flexible Credit Line arrangement, citing strong post-pandemic exports and economic buffers against global supply-chain unc...
US Extends Work Permit Validity for Some Salvadoran TPS Holders Through Sept. 9
US Citizenship and Immigration Services extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents for Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status through Sept. 9, 2026, providing temporary administrative relief for affected wor...
El Salvador Marks Five Years of Bitcoin Law With State Holdings at 7,677 Bitcoin
El Salvador marked the fifth anniversary of adopting Bitcoin as legal tender with state reserves totaling 7,677 Bitcoin, valued at about $480 million, as digital-finance companies including Tether expand their presence despite continued ...
Honduras Says Remittances Could Reach 25% of GDP in 2026
Honduras’ central bank expects the economy to grow by as much as 4% in 2026, with remittances projected to account for a quarter of gross domestic product and remain a major source of economic support.
Panama Economy Forecast to Grow 4.4% in 2026
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean expects Panama’s economy to expand 4.4% in 2026, supported by its regional logistics role despite continuing operational and capacity challenges at the Panama Canal.
Costa Rica Foreign Investment Hits Record $4.58 Billion in First Quarter
Foreign direct investment in Costa Rica reached a record $4.58 billion in the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing the country’s role in Central American semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices and nearshoring.
El Salvador’s Public Debt Rises to $34.87 Billion
El Salvador’s public debt reached $34.87 billion at the end of the first half of 2026, rising by more than $1 billion mainly because of domestic pension obligations as the World Bank projects economic growth of 3.2% this year.
Guatemala’s Arévalo Warns Drug Cartels Are Gaining Influence Over Central American Elections
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo warned that drug cartels and organized crime groups are exerting growing financial influence over Central American politics, while linking shifts in regional gang violence to stronger security operat...
El Salvador Rules Out Direct Impact From Hurricane Karina While Monitoring Other Systems
El Salvador’s Environment Ministry says Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are not expected to directly affect the country, while authorities continue monitoring three low-pressure systems near Mexico and the Caribbean for possib...
Ortus Solutions Introduces BoxLang AI Platforms to El Salvador
International software company Ortus Solutions has introduced its BoxLang and BoxLang AI platforms to businesses in El Salvador, expanding the range of tools available to local companies seeking to integrate machine learning into their o...
Panama Keeps $300,000 Minimum Investment for Qualified Investor Visa
Panama has confirmed that its Qualified Investor Visa will retain a $300,000 minimum real estate investment requirement indefinitely, rejecting reports that the threshold was due to increase in 2026.
El Salvador Arrests Auxiliary Prosecutor Accused of Taking Bribes
Salvadoran police have arrested an auxiliary prosecutor accused of soliciting bribes to influence judicial decisions and of leaking confidential investigative information, as authorities pursue corruption cases within the justice system.
El Salvador Sentences 49 MS-13 Members to Prison Terms of Up to 60 Years
A specialized Salvadoran court has sentenced 49 members of the Mara Salvatrucha gang to terms of up to 60 years for extortion and violent crimes committed in Suchitoto, extending the government’s continuing organized-crime crackdown.
El Salvador Cryptocurrency Remittances Rise Nearly 42% to $29 Million
Cryptocurrency-based remittances to El Salvador reached $29 million in the first half of 2026, up nearly 42%, indicating increased use of blockchain-based transfer channels among Salvadorans living abroad.
San Salvador Removes 1,500 Informal Market Structures in Historic Center Overhaul
San Salvador Centro authorities have dismantled about 1,500 informal commercial structures around Mercado Central as part of a broader effort to reorder the historic center and attract tourism and real estate investment.
El Salvador Opens Expanded Los Chorros Highway Corridor Ahead of Schedule
Salvadoran authorities opened the expanded Los Chorros highway corridor to traffic 36 hours ahead of schedule, easing congestion on a major route linking western El Salvador with the capital and supporting commercial transport flows.
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