Press Secretariat: Shares a video of alternative routes for Sunday's Los Chorros closure
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Conozca las rutas alternas que puede utilizar este domingo debido al cierre temporal de la carretera Panamericana, en el tramo Los Chorros, por trabajos de explosiones controladas. Planifique su recorrido con anticipación y conduzca con precaución para llegar a su destino de manera segura.— Secretaría de Prensa (@SecPrensaSV) · Oct 23, 2026 · 20:53 (El Salvador time)
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The press office shares a video of alternative routes for Sunday's Los Chorros closure.
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