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Salvadorans Can Enter Southern Mexico Without a Visa Using the Regional Visitor Card (TVR)
Salvadorans can visit Mexico’s southern border states—Campeche, Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán—without a visa, making short trips and tourism circuits far easier and more affordable than before. This visa-free access opens the door to exploring major cultural and natural … Read more
Only 46.5% of Salvadoran Motorcyclists Hold a Valid License—Gap Alarms Officials
El Salvador’s transportation authorities warned this week that more than half of the country’s motorcyclists are operating without a valid driver’s license, raising concerns amid rising traffic deaths, in which motorcyclists account for nearly 40% of all fatalities. Official data … Read more
Inter-American Development Bank IDB Approves $195 Million Loan to Modernize El Salvador’s Airport
The Inter-American Development Bank said Thursday it approved a $195 million loan to help modernize El Salvador’s San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport, aiming to expand capacity, improve service quality, and strengthen air-transport management. The IDB said the … Read more
Latin America Remittances to Hit $174.4 Billion in 2025, driven by Central America
Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean are forecast to reach a record $174.4 billion in 2025, the Inter-American Development Bank stated Tuesday, mainly driven by Central America’s sharp growth amid migration uncertainties that are spurring higher transfers. The IDB … Read more
El Salvador’s Education Ministry Confirms AI Integration as Core to 2026 Public School Reform Model
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s Ministry of Education plans to introduce artificial intelligence in public classrooms beginning in 2026, Minister of Education Karla Trigueros told lawmakers Thursday while outlining the institution’s proposed budget, a move officials say … Read more
Salvadoran Government Unveils DoctorSV, a Free AI-Powered Mobile Platform for 24/7 Healthcare Access
The Salvadoran government launched “DoctorSV” on Thursday, a free artificial intelligence-powered mobile healthcare platform. The platform offers 24-hour medical consultations via video calls and automated diagnostic support. Officials said nationwide expansion will follow. President Nayib Bukele introduced the system in … Read more
U.S. Eliminates 10% Tariff on Salvadoran Exports, Launching Negotiations for a New Trade Framework
The United States agreed on Thursday to eliminate a 10% tariff imposed on key exports from El Salvador and establish a reciprocal trade framework that will expand economic cooperation between the two countries. U.S. officials confirmed that the tariff removal … Read more