Family remittances accumulated US$1,802.3 million as of march 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasFamily remittances sent to El Salvador between january and march 2022 accumulated US$1,802.3 million, registering a growth of 5.9%, equivalent to an additional US$100.5 million compared to march 2021.
El Salvador registered US$710.2 million in exports as of march 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasIn a most recent report of the Banco Central de Reserva (BCR) indicated that in march it registered US$710.2 million in export revenues, reflecting an increase of US$136.1 compared to the same period last year. It even surpassed February, which was also very important.
Salvadorans will not see price increases in electricity prices for three months
Written by Evelyn AlasThe price of energy will remain without increases for the next three months, this was announced by President Nayib Bukele, through his Twitter account, to prevent households from being affected by increases in the international market.
Months of preparation, illusions, effort and money invested... Vacations are more than just a few days of retirement enjoying a well-deserved rest.
MITUR projects US$161 million in foreign exchange earnings for Easter Week
Written by Evelyn AlasThe minister of Tourism, Morena Valdez, said in a morning interview that they expect US$161 million in foreign currency to enter the country during the Holy Week vacation period.
Grocery prices increase 33.6% in 2022 compared to march 2021
Written by Evelyn AlasBloomberg Línea magazine reports that, for the third consecutive time, food prices reached their highest historical value since the index prepared by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been in existence.
Latin America could grow 2.3% in 2022 according to the World Bank
Written by Evelyn AlasThe economies of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are on the road to recovery following the COVID-19 crisis, although the aftermath of the pandemic persists and the need for dynamic, inclusive and sustainable growth is increasingly urgent, according to a new World Bank report, Consolidating Recovery: Seizing Opportunities for Green Growth.
CEPA plans to serve more than 250,000 people entering and leaving the country
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Tourism Cabinet integrated by the Ministerio de Turismo (MITUR) and the Comisión Ejecutiva Portuaria Autónoma (CEPA), announced the opening of the Holy Week vacation season projecting that more than 35 thousand people will enter the country through Aeropuerto Internacional de El Salvador "San Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez".
US$0.81 per gallon of diesel rises for this fortnight
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Economía (MINEC), informs salvadorans the new fuel prices that will be in effect from tomorrow april 5 to April 18, 2022, presenting an increase of US$0.81 in diesel and U$0.48 in regular gasoline.