Tropical Storm Cristina Watch: El Salvador is under an orange alert as Cristina churns in the Pacific and is expected to bring heavy rain and mudslide risk across coastal areas, with warnings tied to possible flooding through Thursday. Protected Areas Shut: In response to the severe weather forecast, MARN temporarily closed all Protected Natural Areas nationwide, including major parks and eco-sites like El Boquerón, Los Volcanes, El Imposible, Montecristo, Jiquilisco Bay, and Los Cóbanos, while Acajutla Beach was also closed due to dangerous surf. Tourism Momentum: Despite the storm threat, tourism growth is outpacing targets, with 2026 visitor goals (4.2M) looking reachable early as arrivals rose sharply in the first months of the year. Business & Investment Push: El Salvador reported 4,000+ new companies registered in 2026, signaling stronger formalization and investor confidence. Spain Partnership: El Salvador and Spain are teaming up to boost investment in tourism and tech via a dedicated forum in San Salvador. Regional Logistics: A Postal Union of the Americas forum in San Salvador (June 9–11) is focusing on customs, security, and modernization to improve cross-border trade and e-commerce. Wildlife/Health Risk: The New World screwworm outbreak in the region is driving heightened vigilance because the flesh-eating parasite threatens livestock and wildlife.