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El Salvador International Airport

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

Minister of Education, Karla Trigueros

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

DoctorSV App Debuts as El Salvador’s New AI Tool

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

ARENA President Carlos Saade

ARENA Confirms Participation in El Salvador’s 2027 Elections to Restore Political Balance


LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — The Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) has confirmed its participation in El Salvador’s 2027 general elections, pledging to restore what it calls a “balance of power” amid the dominance of the ruling Nuevas Ideas political party. … Read more

TSE President, Roxana Soriano

TSE Urges Salvadorans to Update DUI Address Before February 2026 Ahead of 2027 Elections


The Supreme Electoral Tribunal of El Salvador (TSE) is urging citizens to update their address on their Unique Identity Document (DUI) before the February 27, 2026, deadline, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The update process, which began on … Read more

El Salvador Economy

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

December 2024 News and Opinions

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