Press Secretariat: From November 1, semi-trucks and trailers must pass the mandatory vehicle inspection
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A partir del 1 de noviembre, los vehículos articulados del transporte de carga (cabezal y remolque) deberán cumplir con la revisión técnica vehicular obligatoria. Los transportistas pueden programar su cita en el siguiente enlace:— Secretaría de Prensa (@SecPrensaSV) · Oct 22, 2026 · 14:23 (El Salvador time)
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The government announces that from November 1, semi-trucks and trailers must pass the mandatory vehicle inspection.
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