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Inflation Rate in El Salvador Increases to 3.19% in August 2026, Latest Data Shows
The inflation rate in El Salvador incresed to 3.19% in August 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest in three years, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented an increase of 0.70 … Read more

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Forecasts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow by 4.5% in 2026
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that El Salvador’s economy will grow by 4.5% in 2026, placing the country above the expected growth rate for Latin America and the Caribbean. The latest projection also represents an improvement from the IMF’s previous outlook. … Read more

Condé Nast Travelers Names El Imposible National Park Among Seven Wonders of the World for 2026
Condé Nast Traveler has named El Salvador’s El Imposible National Park one of “The Seven Wonders of the World for 2026 (That You Can Actually Visit).” The Salvadoran national protected natural area was placed among a select group of destinations … Read more

San Lorenzo Loroco Festival 2026: Food, Culture, Music, Fun, and Local Flavors
San Lorenzo is getting ready for a flavorful celebration as the 2026 Loroco Festival returns on Sunday, September 20. The event will take place in San Lorenzo, a district of Ahuachapán Norte. Now in its 11th edition, the festival celebrates … Read more

September 2026 News: Living, Tourism, Culture, and Global Affairs Shaping the Nation
September 2026 news in El Salvador centers on cost-of-living debates, government policy shifts, and daily realities shaping how Salvadorans adapt to economic pressures, wages, and housing demands. ▼ Latest News ▼ Discover San Salvador. San Salvador is packed with history, … Read more

El Salvador Credit Ratings: Current Ratings and the Country’s Economic Outlook
As of August 2026, El Salvador’s credit ratings are B- with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor’s, B- with a stable outlook from Fitch Ratings, and B3 with a stable outlook from Moody’s. El Salvador Credit Ratings Agency Rating … Read more

Central Reserve Bank (BCR) Forecasts El Salvador’s Economy Will Grow Between 4.5% and 5% in 2026
El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR) increased its economic growth forecast for the country for 2026, projecting that the gross domestic product (GDP) will grow between 4.5% and 5% this year. The updated outlook marks a significant increase from the … Read more