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El Salvador and Costa Rica Sign Bilateral Digital Trade Agreement to Accelerate Regional Commerce

Diplomatic and trade representatives from El Salvador and Costa Rica have signed a comprehensive bilateral digital trade agreement that eliminates paper customs requirements and standardizes electronic commerce regulations, creating a frictionless digital trade corridor expected to significantly boost Central American economic integration.
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