The Labor Mobility Program, aligned with the strategies of the Government of Nayib Bukele, has managed more than US$29.2 million in remittances sent by temporary workers since 2021, according to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This figure represents 0.1% of the national GDP and reflects the direct impact of this initiative on the salvadoran economy.
The Vice Minister of Diaspora and Human Mobility, Cindy Portal, highlighted that more than 14 thousand job opportunities have been managed, directly benefiting close to 56 thousand Salvadorans, considering the impact on the workers’ families. These opportunities promote a circular, safe and orderly migration, reducing irregular migration.
In 2023, the housing sector led in investments made with remittances, reaching a total of US$8.8 million. This amount has improved the living conditions of hundreds of families and contributed to community development. In addition, 455 remittance-financed enterprises have been identified, of which 200 have been businesses started from scratch. These initiatives represent a total investment of US$3.3 million, strengthening the economic fabric of El Salvador.
Education has also been an important destination for remittances, with more than US$1.8 million invested by workers in their own education or that of their families. This use of resources fosters long-term personal and family development.
Other notable items include the purchase and maintenance of vehicles, with 6% of remittances, and health expenses, which represent 4%. These figures demonstrate the comprehensive impact of the program on multiple aspects of beneficiaries’ lives.
Vice Minister Portal also said that the program not only opens doors to decent jobs, but also guarantees the protection of the human and labor rights of migrant workers, consolidating a sustainable and beneficial migration model for the country.
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