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CNN Travel Honors Pupusas: El Salvador’s National Dish Among the World’s 50 Best Breads
Few national dishes capture the soul of a nation like the Salvadoran Pupusa. Simple yet profound, it embodies centuries of Salvadoran tradition and culture—and now, it’s earning global applause. CNN Travel recently placed Pupusas among the “50 of the world’s … Read more
Salvadoran Lawmakers Consider 60-Day Extension for Taxpayers to Pay Debts Without Added Surcharges
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — Taxpayers may soon get another chance to settle outstanding debts without paying interest or surcharges, following a new proposal from El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly. On Monday, October 13, the Finance Commission approved an opinion to … Read more
El Salvador’s International Reserves Surge 59% by September, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels of Financial Strength
El Salvador’s foreign reserves have surged nearly 60% over the past year, marking one of the country’s strongest financial recoveries since the onset of the pandemic’s economic disruptions. According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), net international reserves increased to … Read more
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’s 2027 Elections Set for February 28, Tribunal Confirms Election Date
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirmed Monday that the country’s next general elections will take place on February 28, 2027, maintaining the original date despite recent constitutional reforms. The tribunal’s collegiate body voted to … 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