That is to say that in january 2021 the urban Basic Food Basket cost US$199.24 and in june 2023 it went to cost US$250.76. The rural basic food basket in january of the same year cost US$141.68 and in june 2023 it costs US$188.89.

The minimum wage in the commerce sector is US$327.59 with legal discounts, the cost of the urban shopping basket is US$250.76 and the payment of public services is US$84.12, so a worker needs US$7.29 more at the end of the month.

He affirmed that the population has shifted to consume more carbohydrates and this has an impact on health which are non-communicable diseases, in addition, carbohydrates are being consumed in larger portions, such as rice, potatoes and pasta, why is not consuming proteins such as eggs, beef and chicken because the prices are expensive.

The most urgent measures needed by the salvadoran population are food aid, focused, and secondly the issue of agricultural production.

He said that these facts are worrisome because there is already a large population in a situation of food and nutritional insecurity, and if this situation is not addressed, the year may end with an increase in poverty in El Salvador.

He said that the institution is promoting in El Salvador, the approval of a Food Front Warning Labeling Law, in those pre-packaged products, which carry octagonal seals that say that this product is high in sugar, high in sodium and fats.

Translated by: A.M