A. M. With 59 votes, the Legislative Assembly approved an amendment to the Budget Law 2025 to allocate US$20 million to the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), to improve the logistics and supply of agromercados in the country. This measure seeks to ensure that salvadorans continue to have access to quality food at low prices.
Since the opening of more than 50 agromercados, small farmers have had the opportunity to sell directly to the consumer, eliminating intermediaries and offering fresh produce at affordable costs. With these new funds, the government will be able to strengthen these initiatives, ensuring better distribution and availability of products throughout the country.
The benefits of this investment include stable food prices, empowerment of local producers, and greater connection between sellers and consumers. In addition, the increased supply of products is expected to prevent price speculation and protect the economy of salvadoran families.
“Among the strategies that President Nayib Bukele has implemented to protect the national economy are the 55 agromercados, where the population can find different basic products, fresh and at low prices”
Congresswoman Norma Lobo
The strengthening of agromarkets reinforces El Salvador’s commitment to food security and the welfare of Salvadorans, ensuring that more families have access to essential foods without affecting their pocket.
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