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Wednesday, Sep 02, 2026
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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.
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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 ...

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 Salvado...

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 prod...

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 ...

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 investmen...

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...

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 ...

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 mo...

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 ...

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 constr...
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