A. M. 
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has provided new financial support to El Salvador by approving US$835.8 million as part of its 2026 Operating Plan, according to the institution’s director, Alejandro Zelaya, through his social media account X.
The announcement marks an important step in the organization’s regional financial planning, which maintains El Salvador among the countries with the largest share of its project portfolio. Although Zelaya did not detail the specific programs to be financed, the approval of the plan suggests continued support in areas such as infrastructure, energy, water and sanitation, institutional modernization, and social programs, areas where CABEI has focused its cooperation with the country in recent years.
CABEI, founded in 1960 by the Central American countries, serves as the main financial arm of the isthmus and has been a key partner for El Salvador in sustainable development and economic strengthening projects. In recent years, the institution has financed both strategic projects—such as roads, hospitals, and treatment plants—and support programs for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses.
With this new operating plan, the entity seeks to consolidate the objectives of inclusive and sustainable growth in the region, aligning its investments with the national priorities of its member countries. The figure approved for El Salvador demonstrates the bank’s confidence in macroeconomic stability and the direction of public policies promoted by the salvadoran government.
Zelaya, who represents El Salvador on the CABEI Board of Directors, emphasized that this decision strengthens the ties of cooperation and opens the door to a new investment cycle for 2026, in line with the development goals promoted at the regional level.
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