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El Salvador Welcomes 3 Million International Visitors, Eyes 4 Million by Year’s End
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador has surpassed 3 million international visitors thus far this year, Tourism Minister Morena Valdez announced, marking another milestone in the country’s fast-growing tourism recovery. The majority of travelers have come from the United … Read more

El Salvador Secures $65 Million Loan to Expand Surf City II and Modernize La Libertad’s Coast
The coastal transformation of La Libertad is moving into its next phase. Lawmakers on Monday approved a $65 million loan from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) to fund Surf City II. The Legislative Assembly endorsed Opinion 142, … Read more

El Salvador Named Host of World Tourism Day 2026, Marking Historic First
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador has been selected to host World Tourism Day in 2026, making it the first Central American country to host the industry’s most significant global commemoration. The announcement was made during the closing ceremony … Read more

Foreign direct investment to El Salvador closed at more than $45 million in the second quarter of 2025
SANTA ANA, El Salvador — Foreign direct investment (FDI) to El Salvador climbed above $45 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a recovery after last year’s steep losses. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Tuesday that net foreign … Read more

October 2024 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
October 2024 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ latest News ▼ A Sweet Salvadoran Tradition. Fresh jocotes, local flavors, and … Read more

October 2025 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
October 2025 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ latest News ▼ Discover the Flavor of Cerro Verde. The Jocote Corona … Read more

El Salvador 2025 Art and Design Festival: Creativity Driving Economy and Tourism
SANTA TECLA El Salvador — El Salvador is turning to creativity to fuel economic growth. The government announced the 2025 Art and Design Festival, a nationwide celebration of artisanal talent. The event, now in its fourth edition, was presented on … Read more