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Salvadoran Navy Seizes 1.5 Tons of Cocaine Worth $37.5 Million in Major Pacific Operation
San Salvador, March 12, 2025 — In a significant blow to international drug trafficking, the Salvadoran Navy has seized 1.5 tons of cocaine valued at approximately $37.5 million during a high-seas operation in the Pacific Ocean, President Nayib Bukele announced … Read more
El Salvador Projects 135,000 International Visitors During the Holy Week Celebrations
San Salvador, March 10, 2025 — El Salvador is ready for a significant tourism boost during the upcoming 2025 Holy Week holiday, with the Ministry of Tourism (MITUR) forecasting the arrival of approximately 135,000 international tourists. The expected influx could … Read more
Salvadoran Red Cross Hosts the 2025 Paso del Hombre Endurance Test
La Libertad, El Salvador — The Salvadoran Red Cross successfully held the annual Paso del Hombre (Man’s Passage) endurance test on Sunday. This event assesses swimmers’ strength and stamina. This year’s edition registered over 175 participants who undertook the challenging … Read more
Trump Delays 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Until April: When will they be applied?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the planned 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will take effect on April 2, provided the two countries demonstrate progress on border security and fentanyl trafficking. Despite this second delay, Trump … Read more
The International Monetary Fund “IMF” Approves $1.4 Billion Financing Program for El Salvador
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved a $1.4 billion financing program for El Salvador, providing immediate economic support to the country; it includes an initial disbursement of $113 million. According to the IMF, the program aims to … Read more
El Salvador Begins Construction of New Airport in the Eastern Region: A Game-Changer for Regional Development
Yesterday, President Nayib Bukele symbolically began the construction of phase one of the Pacific Airport by laying the first stone of the project. This airport is one of his flagship projects, which seeks to revitalize the eastern part of the … Read more
ANEP: Women-Led Companies in El Salvador Have Grown 30% Over the Last Decade
The National Association of Private Enterprise (ANEP) stated that women-led companies in El Salvador have increased by 30% over the last decade. ANEP’s president, Agustin Martinez, highlighted the percentage increase during a forum with women leaders of business associations in … Read more