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Migration Report Says Tougher US Border Policies Are Leaving More Migrants Stranded in Central America

A new report from the International Organization for Migration says stricter United States border policies are turning Central America into a region where migrants remain for extended periods, increasing pressure on governments in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
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El Salvador Hosts Regional Flag Football Championships to Boost Sports Tourism

The country has prepared to welcome teams from six nations for the Central American and Caribbean Flag Football Championships, supporting a broader strategy to grow tourism thro...

Trade Deficit Widens as Construction Drives Higher Imports

Economic data shows El Salvador's trade deficit has expanded as strong demand for imported machinery, fuel and construction materials has outpaced growth in agricultural and man...

Banks Expand Digital Lending to Reach Small Businesses and Unbanked Communities

Commercial banks and fintech companies are rolling out mobile banking and digital credit services to broaden financial inclusion and improve access to financing for small enterp...

El Salvador Prepares to Host United Nations World Tourism Day

Government officials are completing preparations for United Nations World Tourism Day, using the event to showcase the country's security improvements and digital modernization ...

Humanitarian Agencies Activate Drought Response Across El Salvador

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched early action measures to help vulnerable farming communities facing severe drought conditions a...

El Salvador Wins New Aircraft Maintenance Contracts from International Airlines

The country's aviation industry has secured additional maintenance and repair agreements with major North American and Latin American airlines, supporting skilled employment and...

El Salvador Expands Geothermal Energy Capacity to Support Industry

Backed by international development financing, the country is increasing geothermal power generation to expand renewable electricity, reduce industrial energy costs and improve ...

International Observers Monitor Continued Consolidation of Executive Authority

International monitoring organizations and geopolitical analysts say constitutional changes and judicial appointments have further concentrated executive authority while reshapi...

Surf City Expansion Accelerates to Meet Growing Tourism Demand

Government agencies and private investors are expanding the Surf City development with new roads, water infrastructure and hotel projects to accommodate rising international int...

El Salvador Reports Record Foreign Reserves and Remittance Inflows

The Central Reserve Bank said international reserves and remittances reached record highs, providing additional liquidity to support household spending and broader economic acti...

El Salvador Adds to National Bitcoin Holdings Despite IMF Pressure

The government has purchased additional Bitcoin, raising national holdings above 7,600 coins and reaffirming its sovereign digital asset strategy despite warnings and financing ...

Construction Boom Continues to Drive El Salvador's Economic Growth

Central Reserve Bank data shows government infrastructure projects and expanding private construction remain the main contributors supporting the country's projected 3% economic...
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