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U.S. Expands Expedited Visa Appointment Program to Guatemala, Costa Rica and Honduras

The U.S. Department of State has expanded an expedited B-1 and B-2 visa appointment program to Guatemala, Costa Rica and Honduras, offering faster processing for eligible business and tourism travelers.
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U.S. Coast Guard Investigation Leads to Arrest of Salvadoran National After Fatal New York Boat Accident

U.S. authorities have arrested an undocumented Salvadoran national following a fatal boat capsizing in New York Harbor, an incident that has become part of a wider domestic deba...

World Food Programme Expands Preparedness Measures as Drought Hits Central American Dry Corridor

The World Food Programme and other humanitarian organisations are preparing food distribution and resilience measures across the Central American Dry Corridor as drought and ext...

Costa Rica Declares National Security Spending a State Secret Amid Organised Crime Pressure

Costa Rica has classified national security expenditures as state secrets as the government responds to rising concerns over transnational drug trafficking and gang violence.

El Salvador Faces Record August Heat as High Temperatures Pressure Infrastructure and Agriculture

Temperatures above 105 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of eastern and paracentral El Salvador have prompted public health warnings and increased pressure on the electricity grid and...

El Salvador’s Digital Finance Sector Moves Beyond Cryptocurrency Into Mainstream Banking

Banks and financial institutions in El Salvador are increasing investment in mobile banking and digital onboarding, reflecting a broader shift toward integrating fintech service...

El Salvador Promotes Improved Security as a Selling Point for Foreign Investment

The Salvadoran government is increasingly using improvements in domestic security in its international investment messaging, presenting greater stability as an advantage for for...

Surf City Expansion Draws Tourism and Real Estate Investment to El Salvador’s Pacific Coast

Expansion of the Surf City tourism corridor across La Libertad and the eastern Pacific coast is attracting international hospitality investment as El Salvador seeks to strengthe...

El Salvador Offers Tax Incentives to Attract Artificial Intelligence Computing Projects

The Salvadoran government is expanding its geothermal energy strategy and offering income-tax exemptions to international artificial intelligence developers that establish high-...

El Salvador Adjusts Bitcoin Policy as IMF Agreement Opens Access to Multilateral Financing

El Salvador has made domestic acceptance of Bitcoin optional for businesses as part of its negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, preserving its digital-asset framew...

El Salvador Manufacturing and Exports Continue to Expand Across Key Industrial Sectors

The Salvadoran industrial sector is reporting continued growth in manufacturing and exports, with textiles, electronics and medical devices identified as important drivers of in...

El Salvador Awards Contract to Integrate Artificial Intelligence Into Public Healthcare

The Salvadoran government has awarded a contract to introduce artificial intelligence into public healthcare and expand telemedicine services, while independent investigative me...

El Salvador Producer Prices Rise 3.5 Percent as Energy and Logistics Costs Increase

Producer prices in El Salvador rose 3.5 percent year on year in July 2026, with industrial electricity and gas costs up 23 percent and warehousing expenses also increasing amid ...
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