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Monday, Jul 06, 2026
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El Salvador's Economy Grows 4.8% in First Quarter on Construction and Infrastructure Investment

El Salvador's economy expanded 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026 to generate $9.26 billion in output, with strong growth driven by construction, logistics and coastal tourism as public and private investment continued to outpace the country's historical average.
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El Salvador National Football Team Concludes Friendly Match in Los Angeles

El Salvador's men's national football team completed an international exhibition match against Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium, combining preparations for upcoming comp...

Surf City Initiative Gains Momentum Through Continued World Surf League Events

Regional surfing competitions and upcoming World Surf League events continue to reinforce El Salvador's Surf City strategy, supporting tourism, foreign investment and economic a...

Consumer Spending Measures Continue to Support Domestic Business Activity in El Salvador

Retailers and economists report continued growth in domestic commerce as government policies aimed at strengthening household purchasing power boost spending across local supply...

El Salvador Expands Digital Health Platform to Improve Medical Services

Health authorities are continuing to roll out the country's digital health platform to streamline appointments, modernize patient records and improve the delivery of public heal...

El Salvador Temporarily Closes El Boquerón National Park for Conservation and Repairs

El Salvador's Ministry of Tourism has closed El Boquerón National Park for one month to carry out maintenance and environmental conservation work as the country seeks to preserv...

Northern Triangle Countries Expand Connected Border Control Systems

Authorities in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras have strengthened cross-border coordination by linking border control systems and standardizing sanitary measures to support t...

El Salvador Welcomes Record 1.3 Million International Visitors in First Quarter

The Ministry of Tourism says 1.3 million international visitors arrived during the first quarter of 2026, with stronger public security, expanded air connections and major cultu...

El Salvador Expands Digital Education Program to Build Future Technology Workforce

Supported by international development financing, El Salvador is expanding digital learning and technology curricula across public schools to help prepare students for careers i...

Maersk Says Central American Ports Remain Stable but Peak Shipping Season Could Bring Delays

Maersk reports that freight and port operations across Central America remain stable, while advising exporters and importers to position inventory early before the peak shopping...

El Salvador Extends Cooking Gas Subsidy for More Than One Million Households

The Directorate General of Energy, Hydrocarbons and Mines will continue providing an $8 subsidy on standard 25-pound liquefied petroleum gas cylinders throughout July 2026 to he...

El Salvador Continues Fiscal Austerity and Debt Buybacks to Strengthen Public Finances

The Ministry of Finance is maintaining its 2026 austerity program while building on earlier sovereign debt buybacks, reducing short-term financing pressures and clearing domesti...

Family Remittances to El Salvador Rise 7.3% in First Quarter

El Salvador received $2.43 billion in family remittances during the first quarter of 2026, a 7.3% increase from a year earlier that continues to support household spending and t...
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