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Business, Development, Economy, Nation

Formal Employment in El Salvador Surges by 3.8% in the First Five Months of the Year.

El Salvador’s economy is witnessing a remarkable surge in formal employment, with a 3.8% increase in the number of formal jobs registered at the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS) in the first five months of 2023. These figures significantly outpace the average 1% growth rate recorded in this indicator in recent decades. Seguir leyendo Formal Employment in El Salvador Surges by 3.8% in the First Five Months of the Year.

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Development, Nation, World

UN Under-Secretary Praises El Salvador’s First Lady’s Child Development Program.

Afshan Khan, the UN Under-Secretary and leader of the Global Movement for Nutrition, concluded her visit to El Salvador with high praise for the country’s commitment to early childhood development and sustainable nutrition. During her stay, Khan had the opportunity to witness firsthand the comprehensive initiatives undertaken by the government, particularly the First Lady, Gabriela de Bukele, in shaping a holistic child development program. Khan … Seguir leyendo UN Under-Secretary Praises El Salvador’s First Lady’s Child Development Program.

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Finance, Nation, World

Santander Highlights Security Strategy as a Driver of Economic Growth in El Salvador.

El Salvador has recently been recognized for its increasing tourism potential, driven by the government’s achievements in security, according to a recent report titled “An Alternative Growth Model to Reduce Liquidity/Solvency Risks” published by the multinational financial corporation, Santander. Seguir leyendo Santander Highlights Security Strategy as a Driver of Economic Growth in El Salvador.

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LatAm, Nation, Politics, Security

Bogotá Mayoral Candidate Proposes Megaprison Construction, Taking Inspiration from Nayib Bukele.

Aiming to address rising crime rates in the Colombian capital, mayoral candidate Diego Molano has unveiled plans to construct a megaprison, drawing inspiration from the security initiatives of El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele. Molano’s proposal envisions a state-of-the-art facility to house high-risk criminals, employing cutting-edge correctional technology. Seguir leyendo Bogotá Mayoral Candidate Proposes Megaprison Construction, Taking Inspiration from Nayib Bukele.

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History, Nation, USA, World

Salvadoran Astronaut Frank Rubio Returns to Earth with Record Space Stay.

Salvadoran-born NASA astronaut, Frank Rubio, is set to return to Earth on Wednesday, marking a historic moment in space exploration. Back in El Salvador, Mirna Argueta, the mother of astronaut Frank Rubio, along with students from various educational institutions, will witness her son’s splashdown through NASA’s live broadcast. The scheduled time for the event is 5:17 a.m., local time. Seguir leyendo Salvadoran Astronaut Frank Rubio Returns to Earth with Record Space Stay.

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