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Tuesday, Jul 21, 2026
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Panama's Container Ports Handle Nearly Five Million TEUs in First Half of 2026

The Panama Maritime Authority reported that the country's container terminals processed 4.91 million twenty-foot equivalent units during the first six months of 2026, with year-on-year growth supported by strong operations in Colón and Pacific coast terminals.
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Regional Diplomacy Continues to Shape Investment Flows Across Central America

Business groups and policy analysts said evolving diplomatic relationships between Central American countries, the United States, and other international partners continue to in...

Human Rights Groups Continue Scrutiny of State of Emergency Detentions

Civil society organizations and legal aid groups maintained calls for greater judicial transparency and due process protections for people detained under El Salvador's extended ...

Climate Resilience Programs Strengthen Food Security in Rural El Salvador

Agricultural agencies expanded climate adaptation initiatives, introducing early warning systems and sustainable farming practices to help protect crop production from seasonal ...

Municipal Programs Expand Support for Formal Employment and Small Businesses

Local governments across El Salvador expanded technical training and microenterprise support programs aimed at reducing informal employment, creating more formal jobs, and stren...

PAHO and Central American Women's Council Sign Regional Health Cooperation Agreement

The Pan American Health Organization and the Council of Ministers of Women of Central America and the Dominican Republic signed a memorandum of understanding in San Salvador to ...

Central America Four Agreement Continues to Support Regional Travel and Trade

Immigration and customs authorities in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua reaffirmed cooperation under the Central America Four agreement, streamlining cross-border...

El Salvador Expands Geothermal Energy Projects to Strengthen Power Supply

State utilities and renewable energy developers continued expanding geothermal generation projects, increasing clean electricity production while reinforcing the country's long-...

Central Reserve Bank Says Inflation Remains Stable Near 2.5 Percent

El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank reported inflation holding at around 2.5 percent, supporting stable financial conditions, consumer lending, and domestic purchasing power.

Ports of Acajutla and La Unión Accelerate Modernization to Boost Regional Trade

Port authorities advanced infrastructure upgrades at Acajutla and La Unión to expand container capacity, improve cargo handling efficiency, and strengthen El Salvador's role as ...

El Salvador Advances Digital Government With New State Data Center

Technology authorities continued work on a secure national data center backed by multilateral financing to expand cloud computing capabilities, move more government services onl...

San Salvador Airport Expansion Advances to Support Rising Passenger Demand

Authorities continued upgrading terminal facilities and air traffic management systems at San Salvador International Airport to accommodate growing passenger volumes, improve op...

Surf City Expansion Sustains Tourism Growth Across El Salvador's Pacific Coast

Tourism officials and private developers reported continued growth in visitor arrivals as the Surf City initiative, improved aviation links, and expanding hospitality infrastruc...
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