Ramiro Ortiz, bank spokesperson, didn't give details on investment amounts, but informed that 30 jobs would be created in each one of the three new branches.

"This was communicated during the launch of Banco Proamérica's new image. Despite the change in looks, the name will be maintained", reported Georgina Vanegas, for El Mundo's website.

Source: elmundo.com.sv

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