AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoDeportations Spike: U.S. deportations to El Salvador nearly doubled in early 2026, with 5,033 Salvadorans sent back in the first three months versus 2,547 a year earlier—linked to Bukele positioning himself as a partner to the Trump deportation push. Energy & Investment: The U.S. and El Salvador renewed cooperation on energy infrastructure, with U.S. Undersecretary Caleb Orr meeting local energy officials to target modernization and investment-ready systems. Crypto & Payments: Bitget Wallet launched an API portal to help developers plug into onchain trading faster, while Bitfinex also moves deeper into El Salvador’s regulated digital-asset market. Regional Business Push: RS2 signed a long-term processing deal to expand acquiring and issuing services across Central America, including El Salvador. Food Aid Funding: USDA opened a second funding tranche for its Food for Peace program, with El Salvador among eligible applicants (deadline June 12). Culture & Tech: Bukele’s BINAES library keeps blending books, public access, and tech in a revitalized downtown setting.
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