El Salvador INFO
El Salvador Posts 4.8% Economic Growth in First Quarter, Fueled by Construction
El Salvador’s economy expanded 4.8% during the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, driven largely by strong growth in construction and broad-based gains across most productive sectors. The country’s gross domestic product totaled $9.26 … Read more
Remittances to El Salvador Increased by 5.9% Through May 2026, Driven by U.S.A. Contributions
Remittances to El Salvador continue to boost the country’s economy. In May alone, Salvadorans abroad sent $923.1 million, a 2.7% increase—about $24 million more than the same month in 2025. The upward trend is also reflected in cumulative figures, with … Read more
Savoring Salvadoran Pupusas: The Heart and Soul of Salvadoran Cuisine
Few foods capture a nation’s spirit like the Salvadoran pupusa. Hot from the comal, filled with cheese or beans, it’s comfort, heritage, and pride in one bite. Salvadoran Pupusas are thick, hand-made tortillas made of corn or rice flour and … Read more
El Salvador’s Exports Up 2.9% Through 2026, Despite a Drop in May
The Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (BCR) reports that Salvadoran exports have increased by 2.9% in 2026, despite a decline registered in May. Thus far this year, Salvadoran companies have exported goods worth $2.8 billion, up $78.4 million from … Read more
El Salvador’s Basic Food Basket: Urban Cost Rises to $258.22, Rural Basket Falls to $185.51 in May
The price of the urban basic food basket (CBA) reached $258.22 in May, according to data from the National Office of Statistics and Censuses (ONEC), a branch of the Central Reserve Bank (BCR). May’s food basket cost was $10.00, or … Read more
Iudop-UCA Survey: Security Tops List of El Salvador’s Strengths; the Economy Remains Biggest Issue
According to a public opinion survey by the University Institute of Public Opinion (IUDOP) at José Simeón Cañas Central American University, most Salvadorans continue to identify public security as El Salvador’s greatest strength while viewing economic conditions as the country’s … Read more
Salvadorans Abroad Have Until November 29, 2027 to Update DUI for Upcoming Elections
Salvadorans residing outside the country have until November 29, 2026, to update the address on their Unique Identity Document, or DUI, to remain eligible for online voting in El Salvador’s 2027 elections, scheduled for February 28. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal, … Read more