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Analysts Say El Salvador's ARENA Could Lose All Legislative Seats in Upcoming Elections

Independent observers and political analysts project that opposition party ARENA could win no legislative seats in upcoming elections, potentially leaving President Nayib Bukele and his Nuevas Ideas party with overwhelming political dominance.
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El Salvador's Freedom Passport Program Draws Continued Interest From Crypto Investors

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El Salvador Expands Surf City Tourism Investment Into Usulutan

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El Salvador Says Transfer 365 Now Handles More Than 95% of Domestic Financial Transactions

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Central America Advances Plan to Protect 30% of Regional Land and Oceans by 2030

Central American representatives are advancing negotiations on an environmental framework seeking to conserve 30% of the region's land and ocean territories by 2030, with a focu...
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