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The investment strategy in gold allowed El Salvador to register a profit exceeding US$13.1 million, resulting from the increase in the international price of the precious metal, thus strengthening the country’s international reserves. This result stems from the purchase of 13,999 troy ounces of gold by the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) during a favorable market period, when the price of gold has steadily increased in recent months.
According to official data, the acquisition was made on september 3, when the price of gold was US$3,571.50 per troy ounce. By January 2026, the international value of the metal reached US$4,429.35 per ounce, representing an increase of approximately 26% compared to the purchase price. This variation has generated a positive return, translating millions of dollars in profits for the State.
The international gold market has been trending upward, driven primarily by the search for safe-haven assets in a global context characterized by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and volatility in other financial markets. In this scenario, gold continues to solidify its position as a haven for central banks.
Currently, El Salvador holds a total of 58,105 ounces of gold in its reserves, reinforcing the diversification of assets that support the country’s financial stability. The positive performance of this investment underscores the importance of maintaining reserves based on tangible assets capable of preserving value and generating returns in the face of adverse international economic conditions.
This result also underscores the role of gold as a strategic component of international reserves, contributing to a stronger financial position and greater resilience to fluctuations in the global economic environment.
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