Business and Economy
Five Districts Receive 22.2% of All Remittances Sent to El Salvador
Households in five districts receive 22.2% of all remittances to El Salvador, according to the BCR. From January to October, remittances reached $8.2 billion, up 18.2% from the same period in 2014. San Salvador, San Miguel, Santa Ana, Usulután, and … Read more
El Salvador Bitcoin Holdings: Government Raises Reserves to 7,488 Coins, Worth About $648.1 Million
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador continues to acquire Bitcoin for its strategic reserves, holding 7,488.37 Bitcoins with a current economic value of approximately $648.1 million—$86,548 per coin at today’s prices. The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) … Read more
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) Projects 3.5%–4% Economic Growth for El Salvador in 2025
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — El Salvador’s economy is expected to expand between 3.5% and 4% in 2025, according to new regional projections released Tuesday by the Executive Secretariat of the Central American Monetary Council (SECMCA) after a two-day meeting … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Monthly Costs, Price Trends, and Its Impact on Families in 2025
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Official figures show that rising food costs continue to strain Salvadoran households, with the basic food basket remaining a significant burden despite modest year-over-year price increase. As of October 2025, according to government data, El … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Have Increased by 18.2% in 2025, Fueled by U.S. Contributions
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Remittances to El Salvador continue to fuel the economy, posting strong growth through the first 10 months of 2025, even as cryptocurrency-based transfers sharply decline, according to new data from the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports up 4.6% So Far in 2025, Signaling Positive Economic Momentum
The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported that Salvadoran exports have increased by 4.6% in 2025, despite global economic uncertainty stemming from U.S. tariffs. In the first 10 months of 2025, Salvadoran companies exported goods worth $5.7 billion, representing a $250 … Read more
Inter-American Development Bank IDB Approves $195 Million Loan to Modernize El Salvador’s Airport
The Inter-American Development Bank said Thursday it approved a $195 million loan to help modernize El Salvador’s San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport, aiming to expand capacity, improve service quality, and strengthen air-transport management. The IDB said the … Read more