Press Secretariat: Highlights the government's air and sea infrastructure projects
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El Salvador amplía su conexión con el mundo a través de proyectos estratégicos por aire y mar. El Gobierno del Presidente @nayibbukele impulsa infraestructura que facilita el comercio, dinamiza el turismo y abre nuevas oportunidades para el desarrollo económico del país.— Secretaría de Prensa (@SecPrensaSV) · Oct 20, 2026 · 16:29 (El Salvador time)
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The press office highlights the government's air and sea infrastructure projects.
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