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El Salvador’s Central Bank Pushes Fintech Adoption to Expand Financial Inclusion

The Central Reserve Bank is promoting a national fintech strategy aimed at modernizing digital payments and mobile banking services, with the goal of extending access to formal financial products among underserved communities.
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Digital Asset Remittances Gain Popularity Among Salvadorans Abroad

Independent financial analysts report growing use of digital wallets and cryptocurrency networks by Salvadorans overseas, with lower transaction costs and improved cross-border ...

Pan American Health Organization Expands Disease Prevention Support in El Salvador

El Salvador, Colombia and Guatemala will receive funding through a $25 million regional program led by the Pan American Health Organization to strengthen disease surveillance an...

Historic Center Redevelopment in San Salvador Attracts $20 Million in New Investment

Authorities overseeing the restoration of San Salvador's historic center say private businesses have registered $20 million in new commercial investments scheduled to begin oper...

Coastal Real Estate Investment Accelerates Around El Salvador's Surf City Projects

International developers have launched new hospitality and residential projects along El Salvador's Pacific coast, citing confidence that the country's Surf City initiative will...

Surf City Strategy Gains Momentum After World Surf League Event at Punta Roca

Tourism operators and coastal businesses reported an immediate economic boost following the Surf City El Salvador Pro at Punta Roca, reinforcing the government's strategy of dev...

International Investors Increase Funding for Salvadoran Technology Startups

Regional venture capital firms have expanded investment in Salvadoran financial technology and enterprise software companies, reflecting growing confidence in digital payment pl...

El Salvador Expands Digital Banking Strategy Beyond Bitcoin

The Central Reserve Bank has launched a national financial technology strategy focused on improving electronic payments, mobile banking verification and financial inclusion alon...

Air Cargo Volumes at El Salvador International Airport Rise 18%

National transport authorities reported an 18% year-on-year increase in international air cargo volumes, supported by stronger manufacturing exports, upgraded logistics infrastr...

El Salvador Increases Electricity Exports as Regional Drought Strains Power Supplies

El Salvador has expanded electricity exports to neighboring Central American countries by relying on geothermal generation and upgraded grid infrastructure while prolonged droug...

Central Bank Reports El Salvador Economy Grew 3.4% in Latest Quarter

El Salvador's central bank says gross domestic product expanded 3.4% in the latest quarter, exceeding earlier forecasts from multilateral institutions and reflecting stronger do...

El Salvador Airport Expansion Advances with $320 Million Infrastructure Pipeline

The Autonomous Port Executive Commission has outlined a $320 million modernization program for El Salvador International Airport following the opening of a new $50 million passe...

El Salvador and Guatemala Complete Customs Integration at La Ermita Border Crossing

Authorities in El Salvador and Guatemala have integrated customs operations at the La Ermita border crossing in a move expected to shorten transport times, reduce freight costs ...
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