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Honduras Declares Pediatric Health Emergency as Whooping Cough Deaths Double

Honduras has issued a pediatric public health emergency after deaths from a severe whooping cough outbreak doubled, raising concerns about gaps in vaccination coverage and the risk of cross-border transmission.
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El Salvador Promotes Heritage Restoration to Broaden Cultural Tourism

The Ministry of Culture is highlighting restoration work at historic buildings and museums as part of efforts to diversify tourism beyond the country’s coastal and adventure des...

San Salvador Prepares Bitcoin and Digital Asset Forums as Industry Events Return

Technology developers, investors and digital finance specialists are preparing industry gatherings in San Salvador focused on blockchain adoption, tokenised securities and the r...

San Salvador Startup Funds Expand Access to Seed Capital for Technology Companies

Startup incubators and regional venture funds are increasing seed financing for early-stage technology companies, software developers and digital service businesses in El Salvador.

El Salvador Expands Technical Training in Morazán to Meet Emerging Workforce Needs

The University of El Salvador is introducing specialized accounting and vocational training programs in eastern Morazán to align local workforce skills with changing commercial ...

San Salvador Expands Smart Bus Stops and Digital Urban Mobility Infrastructure

Municipal authorities in the capital metropolitan area have begun installing technologically integrated bus stops and digital mobility signs as part of efforts to modernize publ...

Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador Monitors Global Interest Rate and Inflation Risks

The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador says domestic prices remain stable while officials continue monitoring changes in international monetary policy and global financial cond...

El Salvador Strengthens Early Warning Systems for Earthquakes and Severe Weather

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources is upgrading geological and weather monitoring systems to improve emergency response after recent moderate seismic activity off...

Central American Security Agencies Expand Cooperation Against Transnational Gang Networks

Law enforcement agencies in El Salvador, Honduras and neighboring countries are increasing border patrols and intelligence sharing to disrupt trafficking routes and prevent the ...

US and Central American Officials Discuss Migration, Remittances and Economic Cooperation

Washington and Central American governments are holding high-level consultations on regional migration management, remittance stability and joint economic development initiatives.

El Salvador Upgrades Port Operations to Speed Cargo Handling and Strengthen Supply Chains

Authorities at the ports of Acajutla and La Unión are deploying improved container-handling equipment and digital customs procedures designed to reduce vessel turnaround times a...

El Salvador Accelerates Geothermal Exploration to Expand Renewable Power Capacity

The country’s state energy enterprise has intensified exploratory drilling in volcanic areas as El Salvador seeks to expand geothermal generation and support its transition towa...

El Salvador Faces Persistent Trade Deficit as Imports Outpace Export Growth

Economic analysts say El Salvador’s merchandise trade deficit remains substantial as imports continue to grow faster than exports, keeping attention on the country’s external ac...
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