AI in Schools: Elon Musk amplified El Salvador’s push to integrate AI in education, pointing to free Grok access for schools and broader AI adoption in healthcare. University Tech Hub: KOICA is funding a $9M “Korea Innovation Nexus” at the University of El Salvador to build labs for automation, prototyping, digital fabrication, and industrial 3D printing. Power Grid Upgrade: ETESAL’s $1B, 10-year plan targets new substations and transmission lines plus storage to attract data/tech investment and cut regional power risk. Robotics for Youth: El Salvador named national robotics champions after a WRO-linked Olympiad, with teams using AI and sensors to tackle culture and heritage challenges. Teacher Digital Upskilling: 169 technical education teachers finished a Digital Transformation program with training in AI, prompt work, automation tools, and web development. Cybersecurity Watch: Dark Caracal updated its toolkit with GoCaracal and Ethereum-based fallback communications, keeping operations resilient after server disruptions. Local Science Milestone: Researchers documented El Salvador’s first gynandromorphic cattle tick, adding to a growing national tick biorepository. Tourism Tech & Growth: Gray Line launched in El Salvador with a modern fleet and expansion plans, betting on the country’s rising visitor numbers. Education Funding Push: “El Salvador Renace” announced 50,000 scholarships for public high-school graduates, covering degrees, technical training, and vocational paths.