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El Salvador Court Hands Down Record 1,048-Year Sentences to Gang Members

A specialised court in El Salvador has sentenced 28 members of the El Gremio criminal organisation to prison terms of 1,048 years each, reinforcing the government's campaign against organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.
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El Salvador Promotes Cultural Heritage to Broaden Tourism Appeal

The Ministry of Culture has launched new campaigns highlighting archaeological parks, colonial heritage sites and national museums as part of efforts to expand cultural tourism ...

Regional Leaders Meet in San Salvador to Strengthen Coastal Climate Resilience

Environmental officials and researchers have gathered in San Salvador to advance cooperation on marine conservation, mangrove restoration and climate resilience for vulnerable c...

Salvadoran Banks Report Strong Capital and Stable Credit Quality

The Salvadoran Banking Association said commercial banks continue to maintain solid liquidity, strong capital positions and low levels of non-performing loans, supporting contin...

El Salvador Expands Support for Technology Startups

The Ministry of Economy has launched new partnerships to connect local technology startups with venture capital investors and international markets across Central America.

Central American Bank Approves New Infrastructure Financing for El Salvador

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration has approved additional financing for municipal infrastructure, water systems and road projects across El Salvador.

El Salvador Expands Geothermal and Solar Energy Projects

Energy regulators have announced new geothermal and utility-scale solar developments aimed at increasing renewable electricity generation and diversifying the national power grid.

San Salvador International Airport Records Continued Passenger Growth

Civil aviation authorities reported rising international passenger traffic and expanding airline connections at San Salvador International Airport, reinforcing its role as a reg...

Regional Security Forces Strengthen Joint Border Operations

Authorities from El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala have increased coordinated border patrols and surveillance to combat smuggling, trafficking and irregular migration across t...

El Salvador Expands Drought Support for Farmers

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has introduced additional water conservation measures and technical support to help coffee, corn and livestock producers prepar...

Fintech Industry Highlights Growing Institutional Use of Blockchain Technology

Financial technology companies meeting in San Salvador said blockchain infrastructure, tokenisation and digital payment systems are gaining momentum among businesses beyond cons...

El Salvador Reviews Infrastructure Spending and Public Investment Plans

The Legislative Assembly is considering public investment priorities and international financing agreements to support transport networks, urban drainage projects and strategic ...

Central American Ministers Advance Customs and Trade Integration

Trade officials from Central American Integration System member states have agreed to continue simplifying border procedures and harmonising customs rules to improve regional su...
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