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Friday, Jun 05, 2026
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World Surf League Event Expected to Boost Tourism in El Salvador

Government agencies and tourism operators are preparing for the return of the Surf City El Salvador Pro at Punta Roca, an event expected to attract leading international surfers, global media attention and increased visitor spending along the La Libertad coastline.
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Constitutional Reforms Point to Extended Political Continuity in El Salvador

Recent changes that removed presidential term limits and revised the electoral calendar are expected to reinforce continuity in government policy ahead of unified national elect...

Volaris El Salvador Expands Direct Routes to North America

New regulatory approvals will allow the airline to add direct services to destinations in the United States, improving passenger connectivity and air cargo links for tourism, bu...

Authorities Warn of Elevated Flood Risks Across El Salvador Despite Quiet Hurricane Outlook

Civil protection agencies and the US Embassy in San Salvador warned that localized heavy rainfall, landslides and urban flooding remain possible even as forecasters expect a bel...

Energy Industry Report Highlights Natural Gas Investment Opportunities in Central America

The International Gas Union and the Latin American Energy Organization identified significant potential for natural gas infrastructure projects, arguing the fuel could help stab...

Tokenized Equities Trading Exceeds $5 Billion as Digital Asset Markets Expand

An industry report found that tokenized stocks generated more than $5 billion in trading volume, highlighting growing investor interest in blockchain-based access to traditional...

El Salvador Airport Expansion Strengthens Regional Aviation Hub Ambitions

Infrastructure upgrades, additional flight frequencies and a newly opened Aeroman maintenance facility are increasing the capacity of El Salvador’s international airport to serv...

United Kingdom and El Salvador Record Strong Growth in Bilateral Trade

Updated British government data showed trade in goods and services between the two countries expanded by 19% over the past year, supported by a sharp increase in services exports.

El Salvador Relies More Heavily on Thermal Power During Heatwave

The national grid operator reported the highest use of thermal electricity generation since early 2024 as extreme heat and delayed rains reduced hydroelectric output while deman...

Humanitarian Agencies Warn of Rising Food Insecurity in El Salvador’s Dry Corridor

The Famine Early Warning Systems Network said irregular rainfall, weak harvests and elevated maize prices are expected to worsen food insecurity for vulnerable households in eas...

FedEx Expands Air Cargo Capacity Between Central America and the United States

FedEx announced additional daily Boeing freighter operations linking Honduras and Guatemala with the United States, doubling cargo capacity to more than 45 tons per flight as ex...

Traditional Remittances to El Salvador Increase Seven Percent in First Quarter

The Central Reserve Bank reported that family remittances rose 7% year over year to more than $2.4 billion in the first quarter, providing continued support for household spendi...
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