AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTropical Storm Cristina Alert: El Salvador is on an orange alert as Tropical Storm Cristina approaches the southern Gulf of Fonseca, with Civil Protection and MARN warning of heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides risk; officials say more than 6 inches could fall over three days. Protected Areas Shut: In response to the storm threat, MARN temporarily closed protected natural areas nationwide (including El Boquerón, Los Volcanes, El Imposible, Montecristo, Jiquilisco Bay, and Los Cóbanos) and Comandos de Salvamento closed Acajutla Beach due to dangerous surf. Renewables Push: The Legislative Assembly approved a loan authorization for the San Matías solar plant, backed by Kuwait Fund financing, expected to generate about 20,000 MWh annually and cut emissions. Eco Restoration: MARN and UNDP launched the 7th year of “Trees for El Salvador,” aiming to restore critical ecosystems with millions of native trees planted since 2019. Tourism Growth: El Salvador’s tourism keeps outpacing targets, with 4.1M visitors reached in 2025 and early 2026 numbers suggesting the 4.2M goal could be met ahead of schedule. New Hotel in Surf Zone: Punta Roca is set for its first Aloft by Marriott, signaling more foreign investment and jobs tied to the country’s surfing-driven tourism boom.
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