INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United States and El Salvador finalized a civil nuclear cooperation pact on February 3, 2025, pairing energy innovation with contentious
migration negotiations.United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Salvadoran Foreign Minister Alexandra Hill Tinoco agreed to
oil imports that once consumed 69% of its energy budget
Nuclear energy offers a dual appeal: stabilizing electricity costs amid 5% annual demand growth and attracting foreign investment.El
Salvador and US Strike Nuclear Deal Linked to Migration Policy Overhaul
links to his existing crackdowns
United States officials frame nuclear cooperation as a tool to curb migration by boosting economic stability, despite ethical
concerns.Global nuclear capacity is projected to triple by 2050, with 70 reactors under construction worldwide
Belt and Road Initiative.This pact underscores how energy policy increasingly drives geopolitical realignments, blending technological
sector, particularly SMR development
Policymakers watch for ripple effects in migration diplomacy and United States -China competition
Nuclear tech now serves as both an economic tool and a political lever.
