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Over 95,000 International Visitors Travel to El Salvador for the 2026 August Holidays
The Salvadoran Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) reported that more than 95,000 international visitors traveled to El Salvador during the August vacation period, from July 31 to August 7. According to tourism authorities, the influx of international travelers was driven by … Read more
These Are El Salvador’s Top Five Export Products as of June 2026
El Salvador’s five leading export products during the first half of 2026 were T-shirts, sweaters, sugar, plastics, and coffee. They accounted for a significant share of the country’s overseas sales. According to data from the Salvadoran Central Reserve Bank (BCR), … Read more
August 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
August 2026 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 ▼ El Salvador Keeps B- Credit Rating. S&P Global Ratings … Read more
Guatemala Expects Around 78,000 Salvadoran Tourists During August Holidays
According to projections released by the Guatemalan Tourism Institute (INGUAT), Guatemala expects to welcome approximately 78,000 visitors from El Salvador during the August holiday season. The August vacation period is unique to El Salvador. It coincides with the patron saint … Read more
July 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
July 2026 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 New Vision for Eastern El Salvador. The Airport … Read more
El Salvador Posts 4.8% Economic Growth in First Quarter, Fueled by Construction
El Salvador’s economy expanded 4.8% during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, driven largely by strong growth in construction and broad-based gains across most productive sectors. The country’s gross domestic product totaled $9.26 … Read more
Iudop-UCA Survey: Security Tops List of El Salvador’s Strengths; the Economy Remains Biggest Issue
According to a public opinion survey by the University Institute of Public Opinion (IUDOP) at José Simeón Cañas Central American University, most Salvadorans continue to identify public security as El Salvador’s greatest strength while viewing economic conditions as the country’s … Read more