New Chapter for El Salvador: Mail Boxes Etc. Launches to Empower Local Businesses Globally
We’re proud to celebrate the arrival of Mail Boxes Etc. in El Salvador—an exciting new venture led by John McBride. As a Canadian investor with over 40 years of experience in venture capital and early-stage business development, John continues to bet on El Salvador’s growth by bringing global opportunities closer to home.
The opening event to celebrate the launch was held on Thursday, April 24th at the World Trade Center Plaza in San Salvador, gathering an impressive crowd of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and government representatives. Among the notable attendees was Paul Steiner, president of CONAMYPE, underscoring the importance of collaboration between the private sector and public institutions to drive economic growth.
Mail Boxes Etc. will offer shipping, logistics, and e-commerce solutions designed to connect Salvadoran businesses and individuals with international markets, especially the United States. The best part? It’s being built by a fully Salvadoran team, creating jobs and generating real impact from the ground up.
This project stands as a strong example of how international partnerships and local talent can come together to boost El Salvador’s economy—connecting ideas, people, and products across borders.

