Business and Economy
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,577 Coins, Worth About $504.2 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,577.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $504.2 million—$66,544 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
Remittance Growth: Northern Triangle Remittances Jump 20% in 2025 to Nearly $48 Billion
Remittances to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras rose sharply in 2025, totaling $47.7 billion, a 20.12% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The figure exceeded the $39.7 billion recorded in … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 17.8% in 2025, Fueled by U.S. Contributions
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Remittances to El Salvador continue to fuel the economy, posting strong growth through December 2025, even as cryptocurrency-based transfers sharply decline, according to new data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The BCR reported that … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Increased 1.9% in 2025, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
El Salvador closed 2025 with a stronger goods trade performance than the previous year, according to figures from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). Total trade for the year reached $6,4 billion across international markets, surpassing 2024 levels. Overall trade flow … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket Prices Increased in 2025 Across Urban and Rural Areas
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Official figures indicate that increasing food prices continue to burden Salvadoran households, with the basic food basket posing a significant challenge for most Salvadorans. At the end of 2025, according to government data, El Salvador’s … Read more
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 0.91% at the end of 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador reached 0.91% at the end of 2025, which is one of the lowest in Central America. December’s inflation rate was the third highest level for the year, according to … Read more
Salvadoran Legislative Assembly Approves “Quincena 25” Law Granting Extra January Income to Workers
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the “Quincena 25” law this week, proposed by President Nayib Bukele, granting a January income equal to 50% of monthly wages to workers earning up to $1,500. The measure applies to public and private-sector employees … Read more