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Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
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New Commercial Ferry Links El Salvador and Costa Rica to Bypass Terrestrial Border Bottlenecks

Logistics operators inaugurated a high-capacity commercial ferry route connecting the Port of La Union in El Salvador directly to Costa Rica, providing regional exporters with a faster maritime alternative that avoids persistent customs delays at land borders in Nicaragua.
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El Salvador Begins Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade to La Unión Ferry Terminal for Direct Costa Rica Transport

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Salvadoran Education Ministry Integrates Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Across Public High Schools

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Honduras and El Salvador Establish Joint Task Force to Target Cross-Border Smuggling Networks

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