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Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026
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El Salvador Sends Search and Rescue Teams to Venezuela After Deadly Twin Earthquakes

President Nayib Bukele has ordered the deployment of specialized rescue personnel, medical supplies and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that caused widespread destruction and more than 2,500 reported deaths.
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El Salvador's Service Exports Exceed $6 Billion

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El Salvador Expands Port of Acajutla to Support Nearshoring Opportunities

The Autonomous Executive Port Commission is upgrading cargo handling facilities at the Port of Acajutla as El Salvador seeks to attract manufacturers looking for efficient Pacif...

European Airline Iberojet Launches Direct Madrid–San Salvador Flights

Iberojet has begun direct services between Madrid and San Salvador, creating a new transatlantic air link intended to support tourism, business travel and investment between Spa...
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