El Salvador’s service exports hit $1.52 billion in Q1 2026, marking a 12.4% surge propelled by strong tourism and international services. Continue reading Service Exports Reach $1.52B in Q1 2026 as Tourism Soars.
El Salvador’s banking sector achieved strong growth in H1 2026, driven by rising deposits, robust business lending, and high construction activity. Continue reading El Salvador Banking Sector Surges: Loans Up 10.4% and Deposits Grow 13.4% in First Half of 2026.
The U.S. reaffirms its partnership with El Salvador, planning an economic summit to enhance trade, investment, and cooperation. Continue reading U.S. Calls Bukele a Key Regional Partner as Washington Plans Economic Summit with El Salvador.
WorkTech El Salvador has concluded a four-year initiative that reached 13,500 independent workers with support from the European Union, the Inter-American Development Bank’s IDB Lab, and the Salvadoran Chamber of Information and Communication Technologies (CASATIC). Continue reading WorkTech El Salvador Reaches 13,500 Independent Workers with EU and IDB Support
The United States is strengthening its support for the preservation of El Salvador’s archaeological heritage with a new $224,586 grant for the conservation of Cihuatán Archaeological Park. Continue reading U.S. Surpasses $500,000 in Support for El Salvador’s Cihuatán Archaeological Heritage
El Salvador is expanding its efforts to build a stronger technology workforce through a renewed collaboration between the Government and Platzi, one of Latin America’s leading online education platforms. Continue reading El Salvador and Platzi Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate AI and Digital Skills Training
El Salvador has launched its National Strategy on Science, Diplomacy, and Academic Cooperation, establishing a new framework to connect scientific research, higher education, the private sector, and national development priorities with international opportunities. Continue reading El Salvador Launches National Science Diplomacy Strategy to Strengthen Global Innovation
El Salvador launches a 15-year master plan to revitalize Historic San Salvador, targeting tourism growth, heritage preservation, and foreign investment. Continue reading How El Salvador Plans to Turn Historic San Salvador into Central America’s Premier Destination Over the Next 15 Years.
El Salvador’s exports rose 4.1% in H1 2026 to $3,400.6 million, though 94.5% of total value remains concentrated among just 14.3% of exporters. Continue reading El Salvador’s Export Sector Grows 4.1% in H1 2026: Key Insights and Top Markets.
ECLAC raised El Salvador’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 3.9%, driven by resilient remittance inflows and strong Central American regional performance. Continue reading ECLAC Lifts El Salvador’s 2026 Growth Projection to 3.9% Amid Strong Regional Performance.
