AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEl Salvador Tech & AI Diplomacy: El Salvador used the AS/COA Breakfast Series in Washington, D.C. to spotlight its tech and artificial intelligence push, with Ambassador Milena Mayorga pitching innovation, education, and investment links. U.S.-El Salvador Investment Push: President Nayib Bukele met Ben Black of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to expand cooperation on infrastructure and technology, aiming to strengthen the investment climate. Customs Modernization: El Salvador’s Customs earned international recognition for AI-powered customs modernization, signaling faster, smarter trade processes. Renewables Funding Call: IRENA opened a funding proposal call for renewable energy projects across Central America and the Caribbean, including El Salvador, with support routed through regional finance platforms. Local Energy Upgrade: El Salvador strengthened Surf City’s power grid with its first GIS technology substation, a practical step toward more resilient electricity delivery. Immigration Tech Scrutiny (U.S.): ICE is accused of using AI and social media scraping to target critics of its crackdown, while a Salvadoran man died in a New Jersey detention center—raising renewed concerns about how tech is used in enforcement.
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