During President Nayib Bukele’s official visit to the United States, a historic agreement was signed that places El Salvador as the first Central American country to join the U.S. Global Entry program. The agreement was formalized by El Salvador’s Minister of Security, Gustavo Villatoro, and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Noem, with the support of former President Donald Trump.
The inclusion in Global Entry will allow Salvadoran travelers to enter the United States more swiftly through expedited border control procedures. The program is designed for pre-approved, low-risk travelers, significantly reducing wait times at airports.
Minister Villatoro shared the news through a post on X, saying, “A new historic achievement for El Salvador! In the framework of President Bukele’s official visit to the United States, I had the honor of signing, alongside Secretary of Homeland Security Noem and with the backing of President Donald Trump, the agreement that brings our country into the Global Entry program.”
He added, “With this signature, El Salvador becomes the first nation in Central America to access this benefit, which will allow our citizens to enter the United States quickly and safely. We continue to strengthen international cooperation and prove that our country is ready to take great steps.”
The move is seen as a significant milestone in U.S.-El Salvador relations and a reflection of the growing diplomatic and security cooperation between the two nations.