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Assembly approves $84 million IDB loan for CEPA
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The deputies of the Legislative Assembly approved a loan with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in the amount of US$84 million.
Through march Treasury has collected US$1,798.4 million in taxes
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
In the last report of the Ministerio de Hacienda (MH) until march 2024, it was announced that El Salvador collected a total of US$1,798.4 million, which reflects an increase of 10.5% over the same period of 2023 when US$1,627.8 million was registered, which means that currently US$170.6 million more has been collected.
Saving in traffic, especially in cities with heavy traffic loads where traffic jams are common, can be a challenge, but there are several strategies you can employ to reduce both time in traffic and the expense associated with it:
CASALCO forecasts 15% growth in construction by 2024
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The Cámara Salvadoreña de la Industria de la Construcción (Casalco), foresees a positive trend in the construction industry for 2024, due to the growth seen in this economic activity in 2023.
Lemons, oranges, strawberries, and guavas have increased their prices in the market
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The daily report of food prices of the basic food basket issued by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) reflects an increase in fruit prices between february and march 2024.
New waiver of interest applied to real estate property will be in effect until april 30
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
Residents of San Salvador can update the payment of their municipal taxes and benefit from the "Ordinance of Temporary Waiver of Delinquent Interest on Fees and Special Contributions Applied to Real Estate Property", which the Mayor's Office of San Salvador will keep in force until april 30.
Defensoría del Consumidor withdrew 345 expired products from stores
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
The Defensoría del Consumidor has withdrawn from the market a little more than 345 products, corresponding to bakery products, alcoholic beverages 29%, cereals and derivatives 21%, carbonated beverages 15%, about 9% cookies, candies, flour products, snacks, dairy products, meats and sausages. These were found in kitchens.
Construction is the main economic activity on the rise in the country with 17.9%.
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
From a production perspective, growth was observed in 17 of the 19 activities that make up the GDP, highlighting the highest annual increase: Construction with 17.9%; Electricity 14.6%; Professional and technical services 11.1%; Leisure services 10.2%; Financial services 7.5%; Administration and support services 4.5%; Communications 4.1%; and Government services with 3.9%.
Between february and march, potato, cabbage and melon increased their prices
Written by Karla Gutiérrez
According to the daily report of food prices of the basic food basket issued by the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) there has been an increase in the prices of several products of the basic food basket between february and march 2024.