A. M. El Salvador registered a monthly inflation of 0.35%, according to official data compiled in a ranking of 19 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by the Fundación Ciudadana por un Consumo Responsible. This result places the country at a low level within the region, standing out for maintaining price stability.
In the report, Argentina and Bolivia led with the highest inflation rates, reaching 2.2% and 1.95%, respectively. Jamaica, Ecuador and Peru reported negative rates, reflecting a decrease in the general price level.
El Salvador was located in the middle of the table, with lower inflation than countries such as Colombia (0.94%), Paraguay (1.0%) and Chile (1.1%). This suggests a moderate control in the cost of living, benefiting consumers and local commerce.
Economic authorities have emphasized that the result reflects stability in the behavior of prices, supported by policies that seek to mitigate the inflationary impact. Even so, external factors that could affect the trend continue to be monitored.
The ranking shows that the region continues to face inflationary challenges, with significant variations among countries. In this context, El Salvador maintains a controlled pace, which contributes to the economic planning of households and businesses.
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