dinero_admin The Government of El Salvador has requested the Legislative Assembly to reform the budget of the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), in order to incorporate US$20 million to strengthen the logistics capacity of agromercados nationwide. The request will be analyzed by the Finance Committee at its next working session, as part of the Executive’s efforts to promote rural economic development.
Agromercados are a key part of President Nayib Bukele’s five-year economic plan, allowing small farmers to sell directly to the public, eliminating intermediaries and offering fresh produce at fair prices. This initiative not only improves producers’ incomes, but also fosters a more dynamic and self-sustaining local economy.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the funds will come from internal budget reallocations, specifically from resources not executed in the remainder of fiscal year 2025.
Strengthening logistics will improve the distribution, storage and marketing of agricultural products in agri-markets, optimizing the supply chain and reducing post-harvest losses. This represents a direct benefit for both producers and consumers, encouraging the consumption of quality local foods.
With this measure, the Government seeks to continue boosting the salvadoran economy from the grassroots, betting on the countryside as an engine of development and on agromercados as strategic spaces for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
