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Salvadoran exports accumulated US$2,476.1 million through april
Written by Evelyn Alas
El Salvador accumulated US$2,476.1 million in exports as of april 2022, surpassing by US$328.1 million the same period of 2021, which represented a growth rate of 15.3%. Non-traditional goods accounted for 74.7% of total exports (US$1,848.6 million), while traditional goods contributed 6% (US$149.7 million) and maquila with 19.3% (US$477.8 million).
Family remittances total US$2,444.1 million as of april 2022
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), informed that family remittances received by our country between january and april 2022 totaled US$2,444.1 million, registering a growth of 4.2% equivalent to US$99.4 million more than in the same period of the previous year.
Regular gasoline remains at US$4.15 per gallon this fortnight
Written by Evelyn Alas
Given the sharp increase in the market price of fuels, salvadorans will not perceive changes or variations in the prices of super, regular and diesel gasoline from may 17 to 30, 2022.
El Salvador has the highest amount of remittances in Latin America: World Bank
Written by Evelyn Alas
Remittances to El Salvador, mainly from the United States, have the greatest amount of remittances in the national economy compared to all of Latin America, revealed the study "Reviews on Migration and Development" presented by the World Bank.
Defensoría conducts 10,400 price verifications to protect the salvadoran economy
Written by Evelyn Alas
This day, the Defensoría del Consumidor, together with the Policía Nacional Civil (PNC), increased inspections in establishments where basic grains and products of the basic food basket are sold, as part of compliance with the 11 measures to address global inflation.
Puerto de Acajutla exceeds 2 million tons of cargo by may 2022
Written by Evelyn Alas
Authorities of the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), informed that the port of Acajutla has mobilized 2,013,161 metric tons of merchandise in imports and exports, between january 1 to may 7, 2022.
CAMARASAL La Union branch reactivates gastronomic tourism with the XI Seafood Festival
Written by Evelyn Alas
With the objective of promoting the typical gastronomy of the eastern part of the country and boost tourism in the region, the Cámara de Comercio e Industria de El Salvador, (CAMARASAL) La Union branch, reactivates the Seafood Festival, which had a two-year pause after the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Assembly approves funds for the delivery of agricultural packages to 600 thousand producers
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Legislative Assembly approved with 79 votes in favor the budgetary reinforcement to deliver close to 600 thousand Agricultural Packages through the Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería.
CENDEPESCA will apply fines of up to US$18,250 to those who violate the shrimp veda
Written by Evelyn Alas
The Centro de Desarrollo de la Pesca y la Acuicultura (CENDEPESCA) will impose fines of up to 50 minimum wages to those responsible for industrial boats that violate the shrimp veda.