Economy

Construction sector consolidates as El Salvador’s economic engine, generating 167,000 jobs

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Construction sector consolidates as El Salvador’s economic engine, generating 167,000 jobs

A. M. 3 October, 2025 1276

According to Luis Rodríguez, director of the Oficina de Planificación del Área Metropolitana de San Salvador (COAMSS/OPAMSS),...

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IED in El Salvador grows US $ 45.53 million in the second quarter of 2025 promoted by industry and transportation

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IED in El Salvador grows US $ 45.53 million in the second quarter of 2025 promoted by industry and transportation

A. M. 1 October, 2025 950

Inversión Extranjera Directa (IED) in El Salvador reached US $ 11,715.18 million at the close of the...

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Investment in Vida Plaza will be US $ 3.5 million and will generate 300 jobs

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Investment in Vida Plaza will be US $ 3.5 million and will generate 300 jobs

A. M. 1 October, 2025 750

The San Martín district, in San Salvador Este, is consolidated as a new economic development pole with...

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El Salvador Producer Price Index sample annual increase of 1.20% in august

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El Salvador Producer Price Index sample annual increase of 1.20% in august

A. M. 1 October, 2025 839

The Producer Price Index (IPP) of El Salvador, a key indicator to anticipate cost pressures in the...

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Salvadoran economy grew 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025

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Salvadoran economy grew 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025

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The salvadoran economy grew 4.1% in the second quarter of 2025, according to the data of the...

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Government presents draft General Budget for 2026 with no fiscal gap

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Government presents draft General Budget for 2026 with no fiscal gap

A. M. 30 September, 2025 1339

Finance minister Jerson Posada, representing the government of President Nayib Bukele, presented the draft General State Budget,...

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Queso duro prices increase by up to 31.1% due to shortages

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Queso duro prices increase by up to 31.1% due to shortages

A. M. 30 September, 2025 800

Salvadorans’ basic food basket is facing renewed inflationary pressure. A survey conducted at San Salvador’s central market...

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Prices drop on key products such as carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes

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Prices drop on key products such as carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes

A. M. 29 September, 2025 843

In a context where salvadorans are seeking strategies to stretch their incomes, the drop in prices for...

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Tax collection of US$5.786 billion points to a 2026 budget financed with own revenue

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Tax collection of US$5.786 billion points to a 2026 budget financed with own revenue

A. M. 29 September, 2025 1070

The current year’s fiscal performance suggests a solid foundation for this strategy. Total Central Government Revenue reached...

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Art Haus: A US$50 million investment boosts tourism and urban development in San Salvador

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Art Haus: A US$50 million investment boosts tourism and urban development in San Salvador

A. M. 26 September, 2025 1607

The Consejo de Operación y Administración del Mercado San Salvador (COAMSS – OPAMSS),  through its Executive Director,...

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