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El Salvador Expands Geothermal Strategy to Attract Artificial Intelligence and Bitcoin Mining

El Salvador is promoting its volcanic geothermal resources as a source of renewable power for artificial intelligence companies and Bitcoin miners, offering tax incentives to attract computing operations and position the country as a regional energy hub.
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El Salvador Expands Digital Services for Remote Workers and Technology Professionals

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El Salvador Football Clubs Reach Central American Cup Quarterfinals

Alianza and Luis Ángel Firpo have advanced to the quarterfinals of the regional Central American football tournament, adding momentum to El Salvador’s domestic sports and entert...

El Salvador Strengthens Cross-Border Law Enforcement Cooperation With United States

Salvadoran authorities coordinated with the United States Marshals Service to apprehend and deport a fugitive murder suspect to California, highlighting continued law enforcemen...

Central America Raises Hurricane Preparedness as Tropical Storm Dolly Forms

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Costa Rica and Panama Coordinate Flood Response After Severe Tropical Weather

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Costa Rica Begins Damage Assessments After Two Earthquakes Hit Central Valley

Costa Rica’s National Emergency Commission has begun assessing damage after two moderate, shallow earthquakes struck near San José, causing localized infrastructure damage, temp...

El Salvador Expands Air Connectivity With New Direct Routes to European Cities

El Salvador is preparing new direct flights linking San Salvador’s international airport with European destinations including Madrid and Barcelona, expanding international conne...

El Salvador’s Construction and Real Estate Activity Accelerates Amid Improved Security

Private investment in El Salvador has risen to twenty-seven percent of gross domestic product, with construction and public infrastructure accounting for much of the activity as...

El Salvador Maintains Progress Under One Point Four Billion Dollar IMF Agreement

El Salvador remains on track to meet the quantitative performance criteria of its one point four billion dollar International Monetary Fund agreement, supporting its broader sta...

Bitcoin Use for Everyday Payments in El Salvador Falls Below Ten Percent

Bitcoin usage for routine retail transactions in El Salvador has fallen below ten percent as the country shifts toward voluntary private-sector acceptance under a broader policy...
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