Defensoría verifies egg prices and supply to avoid unjustified price hikes
Written by Evelyn AlasToday, the Defensoría del Consumidor carried out price and egg inventory supply verifications in different strategic egg distribution points in San Salvador and La Libertad, due to the high demand of this product in the daily diet of salvadorans.
Ministerio de Hacienda and Defensoría del Consumidor verify improper propane gas charges
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Hacienda and the Defensoría del Consumidor informed that they have received multiple complaints in the last hours about undue charges for liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, with prices outside those regulated by the General Subsidy and Targeted Subsidy Law.
Foundation highlights that inflation in El Salvador will reach 7% in january 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Fundación Ciudadana por un Consumo Responsable (FCCR) implemented the initiative "Economy and Society: Key Indicators", to systematize regional information on issues relevant to consumers. Report No. 9 offers a look at current economic topics in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Corn production exceeds 17 million quintals projected for 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG) is expanding its scope of action to stimulate greater food production, which may even contribute to price stabilization.
Agroindustry, construction and tourism could drive Central America's economy by 2023
Written by Evelyn AlasA new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) identifies the sectors with the greatest potential to generate employment and growth in Central American countries, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic.
US$6 million to be invested in expansion of container yard at the Port of Acajutla
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), on september 8, 2022, the expansion of 21,456 square meters of the container yard of the maritime terminal, through which most of the raw materials and finished products enter and leave the country, began. To date, this project is 71% complete.
Deadline for filing income tax returns is tuesday, may 2
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministry of Finance, through the General Directorate of Internal Taxes, calls on taxpayers to file their Income Tax Return through the website www.mh.gob.sv
Arabica coffee prices fall in relatively stable session to US$175.60
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to the Consejo Salvadoreño del Café (CSC), Arabica coffee prices decreased this wednesday in a relatively stable session. The activity revolves around the change of contract to may/23 that will take place next february 17, prices traded in the narrow range of US$3.30. The high for the day was at US$177.60 and the low was at US$174.30.
US$7 billion in foreign currency exports closed 2022: MINEC
Written by Evelyn AlasThe minister of Economy (MINEC), María Luisa Hayem, said that the country has seen an increase in exports compared to previous years.