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Carriers expect an increase in freight rates due to higher fuel prices
The President of the Asociación Salvadoreña de Transportistas Internacionales de Carga (ASTIC), Raúl Alfaro, explained in a radio interview that projections for fuel prices for next week are for a possible increase of US$0.28 per gallon.
World Food Price Index rose in june: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index recorded a 1.3% increase in july 2023 over june, but remained 11.8% below the value recorded in the same month last year.
Visits to tourist sites increased 26% prior to august holiday week
The Central Government has in effect the august 2023 Vacation Plan, so that salvadorans can enjoy the festivities in honor of the Divine Savior of the World with the best attention from state institutions.
How much do cyberattacks increase during the summer?
During the summer, cyber-attacks increase by around 30%, taking advantage of the relaxation of security measures and the increase in online activity. Cybercriminals use various methods, such as phishing and identity theft, focusing especially on scams related to tourist accommodations.
CEPA reports 23% increase of tourists at the country's international airport
The Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador “San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez” is the gateway through which thousands of tourists enter the country; and this august vacation season is no exception, so the Central Government is ready to receive them.
An average of 5.1 million people traveled domestically in the first half of 2023
According to official data from the Ministry of Tourism, during the first six months of this year, more than 5.1 million people have visited different recreational parks, beaches, lakes, rivers, archaeological sites and protected natural areas, among other tourist sites throughout the salvadoran territory.
Prices of a gallon of super gasoline and diesel increase US$0.03 and regular gasoline decreases US$0.03
The Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos Minas (DGEHM), informs salvadorans that fuel prices will increase up to US$0.03 for super gasoline and diesel, while regular gasoline will decrease US$0.03 per gallon. The reference prices will be in effect as of tuesday, june 27, 2023.
Up to US$0.05 increase in super and regular gasoline in El Salvador
The Dirección General de Energías, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM), informs salvadorans that prices for each gallon of fuel will increase up to US$0.05 for super and regular gasoline, while diesel will have a decrease of US$0.01.
New application fees for U.S. visas take effect until june 17th
The U.S. Embassy posted via twitter account the State Department has changed the date of the increase in non-immigrant visa application processing fees.
Producers of La Libertad highlight the increase of inputs in agricultural packages
Farmers in La Libertad withdraw their Agricultural Packages with the conviction that the harvest will be better than in other years, because the agricultural subsidy is more complete and technical assistance from the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), the Centro Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria y Forestal (CENTA) and the Instituto Salvadoreño de Transformación Agraria (ISTA) is added.