AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEdTech Boost: El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved a $14.3M budget reinforcement for the Ministry of Education, tied to a wider $500M push to modernize schooling with digital platforms, teacher training, and tech for students. Space STEM (Local): A young Salvadoran student, Laura María Alfaro, was selected for the ShakthiSAT lunar CubeSat mission and needs $4,000 for airfare to India. AI in Public Services: The World Bank highlighted El Salvador’s AI-driven education and real-time data reforms, while the government also showcased AI-powered customs modernization that earned international recognition. Energy Grid Upgrade: Surf City’s new $35M GIS technology substation in Tamanique is now online to strengthen reliability for residents and tourism. Crypto Adoption Reality Check: New Central Bank data shows Bitcoin remittances hit $35.4M in H1 2026—only 0.7% of total remittances—despite growth. Local Tech Finance: Bitget Wallet launched “Assetback,” turning card cashback into Bitcoin, gold, or tokenized stocks/ETFs. Archaeology: A 3,000-year-old burial site in Antiguo Cuscatlán was uncovered, including a sea turtle-shaped ceramic vessel.
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