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KDDI Launches Earthquake Early Warning Pilot in El Salvador Using Cell Broadcast Technology
KDDI announced that it was selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to carry out a project titled "Study on Promoting the Dissemination of 'Disaster Prevention ICT through Collaboration between Telecommunications and...

El Salvador Expands Trade, Investment, and Cooperation Initiatives in Spain
El Salvador continues to promote business, trade, and international cooperation in Spain through a series of high-level meetings led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Adriana Mira. The meetings focused on strengthening alliances, identifying...

El Salvador, a Magnet for Investments in Central America
Forbes Central America has described El Salvador as a “magnet for investments,” recognizing the country as one of the most attractive destinations for foreign capital in the region. The publication highlights the growing climate of confidence that...

El Salvador Rolls Out Bitcoin Bonds Amid Crypto Surge
El Salvador has pushed forward with its bold experiment in cryptocurrency, launching Bitcoin-backed bonds that tie the nation’s finances directly to the volatile world of digital assets. Known as Volcano Bonds, these securities mark a first for...

EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES AND RISKS OF NEW PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board: Governor Michael S. Barr At 2025 D.C. Fintech Week, Washington, D.C. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Payments innovation is accelerating.1 Stablecoins,...

Leading the way for El Salvador’s digital future
Based in San Salvador, Valeria Zavaleta is a digital artist who brings imaginary worlds to life. She uses a combination of 3D design, animation, and artificial intelligence to build digital experiences, and in doing so, she is opening doors for...

El Salvador Connects Its Global Talent Network to Boost National Growth.
El Salvador held the event “Salvadoran Talent Abroad: Innovation and Comprehensive Development for El Salvador,” uniting professionals from around the world to strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem and drive sustainable growth....

Relatives of Salvadoran family slain in Georgia semi crash left reeling from tragedy
TEPETITAN, El Salvador (AP) — Parents, siblings, aunts, nephews and other relatives of a Salvadoran family of eight who died in the fiery crash of a semitrailer and a van in Georgia this week struggled to wrap their minds around the tragedy on...
Exploring The Possibilities And Risks Of New Payment Technologies, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr, At 2025 D.C. Fintech Week, Washington, D.C.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. Payments innovation is accelerating.1 Stablecoins, artificial intelligence (AI), real-time payments, and richer payment metadata offer significant improvements to the cost, speed, and...

El Salvador vs Guatemala Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025
El Salvador will face Guatemala at the Estadio Cuscatlan on Tuesday in the fourth game of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers - CONCACAF third round clash. The home side opened their fourth-round campaign with a win but have failed to pick up any...

Argentina and El Salvador Deepen Ties in Science, Technology, and Social Development.
The governments of El Salvador and Argentina have signed the Fourth Technical-Scientific Cooperation Program, marking a renewed commitment to advancing South-South collaboration for the 2025–2027 period. The agreement was formalized during the IV...

Experts Reveal 2026’s Top 10 Hidden Gems (And A Quiz To Find Yours)
Posted on Last updated: October 18, 2025 Every year, it seems like the same few destinations dominate our social media feeds. While we love a classic European city break as much as anyone, savvy travelers know that the most memorable trips often...

Releasing DOVEs to El Salvador
Seton Hall’s Division of Volunteer Efforts (DOVE) offers students the opportunity to leave the comfort of South Orange and serve those experiencing extreme poverty. DOVE provides volunteers for several programs and sends them to many locations,...

El Salvador Confirms New Street Dog and Cat Initiative with International Partners
President Nayib Bukele has responded to international animal welfare expert Niall Harbison, signaling a major step toward creating a model program to protect street dogs and cats across Latin America. President Bukele tweeted, “Let’s do this!”...

El Salvador vs Panama Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025
El Salvador will welcome Panama to the Estadio Cuscatlán in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Friday. The visitors drew their two qualifying games last month and will look to return to winning ways here. The hosts got their...

El Salvador to Host ‘Historic Bitcoin’ Festival with Free Family Activities
El Salvador is preparing for an unprecedented celebration with “Historic Bitcoin,” an international event that will take place on November 12 and 13, 2025, in the Historic Center of San Salvador. Organized by the National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC),...

El Salvador and Portugal Sign Agreement to Boost Diplomatic Training and Research
El Salvador and Portugal have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the capacities of their respective diplomatic training centers and promoting the exchange of information and research between both nations. The announcement...

El Salvador Hosts Latin America’s Seismic Experts to Launch New Earthquake-Resistant Building Code.
El Salvador is hosting the Eighth Session of the Model Seismic Code for Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing together top experts in seismic engineering to strengthen regional cooperation and promote safer construction practices. El Salvador...

Anders Sjöblom of Recover: “Science and Fashion Must Forge a Connection”
An impeccable navy blue suit made from recycled fabric by Recover, with a label on the sleeve that says so. This is the outfit Anders Sjöblom (Stockholm, Sweden, 1984) chooses for special occasions, such as visiting a brand he has to convince to...

El Salvador’s Agromarkets to Offer Paraguayan Beef and Digital Wallet Discounts.
El Salvador’s agromarkets will soon feature premium Paraguayan beef alongside a new digital payment program offering discounts to consumers. Carnes del Paraguay is investing $5 million to supply high-quality, grass-finished, antibiotic-free beef...