Business and Economy
Inflation Rate in El Salvador Reaches 2.16% in April 2026, the Highest Level So Far for the Year
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The inflation rate in El Salvador hit 2.16% in April 2026, marking the highest level this year and the highest since October 2023, according to data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). The rate represented … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,641 Coins, Worth About $614.2 Million
El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,641.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $614.2 million—$80,382 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) published the country’s latest acquisition … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Have Increased by 7.3% in 2026, Fueled by U.S. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador continue to boost the country’s economy. In March alone, Salvadorans abroad sent $910.8 million, a 5.5% increase—about $47.8 million more than the same month in 2025. The upward trend is also reflected in cumulative figures, with … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 3.6% So Far in 2026, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 3.6% in 2026, despite broader global economic uncertainty. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $1.7 billion, up $58.3 million from the … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $254.64 in March
The urban basic food basket (CBA) rose $1.98 in March to $254.64, its highest price in eight months and the third consecutive month of increases. In February, the basket stood at $252.66. So far, the most expensive items in the … Read more
El Salvador Legal Currency: From the Colón to Dollarization and Bitcoin
El Salvador’s legal currency is an important topic for travelers and business visitors to understand, as the country recognizes the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, and the Salvadoran colón as legal tender. Key questions to know the answer to include: What currency … 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