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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
10 Cool-Weather Destinations in El Salvador Perfect for Exploring During the End-of-Year Season
Explore the country during the most pleasant months of the year: nature, mild weather, and outdoor activities await you. It’s a practical time to explore the country without the usual heat slowing you down. Whether you’re a local or a … 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
National Geographic Highlights Five Outdoor Hotspots Reinforcing El Salvador’s Rising Adventure Profile
El Salvador is shedding old perceptions. National Geographic highlights five places to enjoy the outdoors in El Salvador, where it finds raw landscapes, demanding trails, and coastlines shaped more by nature’s grit than by tourism’s polish. The magazine’s editors value … Read more
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