Business and Economy
El Salvador’s International Reserves Surge 59% by September, Nearing Pre-Pandemic Levels of Financial Strength
El Salvador’s foreign reserves have surged nearly 60% over the past year, marking one of the country’s strongest financial recoveries since the onset of the pandemic’s economic disruptions. According to the Central Reserve Bank (BCR), net international reserves increased to … Read more
The Role of Remittances in Shaping El Salvador’s Economy
Remittances are more than money transfers in El Salvador—they are lifelines. Every dollar sent home represents survival, stability, and sacrifice, shaping both households and the nation’s economic trajectory. For decades, Salvadorans living abroad, especially in the United States, have supported … Read more
Foreign direct investment to El Salvador closed at more than $45 million in the second quarter of 2025
SANTA ANA, El Salvador — Foreign direct investment (FDI) to El Salvador climbed above $45 million in the second quarter of 2025, marking a recovery after last year’s steep losses. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) reported Tuesday that net foreign … Read more
El Salvador Economy Today: What Locals, Expats, and Investors Should Know
El Salvador economy stands at a crossroads—emerging from decades of volatility yet making bold moves, such as adopting Bitcoin and experiencing booming tourism, that reshape its financial identity. As a developing economy, El Salvador balances agriculture, remittances, and services with … Read more
El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on Bitcoin Law’s Fourth Anniversary
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele marked the fourth anniversary of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law on Sunday by announcing the purchase of 21 bitcoins, despite ongoing restrictions tied to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program. The acquisition, … Read more
Costa Rica Declares El Salvador Ferry Project Unviable After Failing to Attract Bidders
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — A long-promised maritime link between El Salvador and Costa Rica has stalled indefinitely, with Costa Rican authorities declaring the project unviable after no private company agreed to take on the service. Verny Jiménez, director of … Read more
Locals Struggle as El Salvador’s Real Estate Boom Drives Up Costs
In recent years, Salvadoran real estate prices have increased to levels never seen before, primarily due to improved security – safer streets have made the country’s real estate more attractive. However, the rise in property value has left many locals … Read more