IMF says El Salvador's economy will grow 3.2% in 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasAccording to a report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador's economy will grow by 3.2% in 2022, due to robust external demand, resilient remittances, and solid pandemic management.
ECLAC expects world economy to grow by 5% in 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasA special report prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), indicates that after the 3.2% drop in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which took place in 2020, the world economy is expected to grow by 6% in 2021 and 5% in 2022.
Housing has invested a total of US$366 million to facilitate access to a safe roof
Written by Evelyn AlasThe head of the Ministry of Housing, Michelle Sol, highlighted that the institution has invested US$366 million in different programs to facilitate access to a safe roof.
El Salvador will pay US$460 million to become a member of CAF
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Foreign Affairs Committee of the Legislative Assembly issued favorable opinions for the Central Government to ratify the Immunities and Prerogatives Agreement between the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) and the Republic of El Salvador; the Subscription of Guarantee Capital Shares and the Subscription of Ordinary Capital Shares between the Andean Development Corporation and El Salvador and incorporation as a Member Country.
Seafood prices increase in the country's markets and supermarkets
Written by Evelyn AlasIn a survey conducted by Dinero.com.sv in some fish sale and distribution stands in the country, sellers stated that this animal product has shown a slight increase in the last days.
IMF forecasts world growth to moderate to 4.4% in 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasThe International Monetary Fund (IMF), for the global economy, 2022 is starting off on weaker-than-expected terms. As the new omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus progresses, countries have once again instituted mobility restrictions.
Yesterday El Salvador was allotted US$134 million in CETES
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Asociación Salvadoreña de Intermediarios Bursátiles (ASIB), informed through its Twitter account that yesterday the Central Government held an auction of 360-day Certificados de la Tesorería de la Federación (CETES), awarding US$134 million.
Fuels to increase US$0.21 and US$0.17 for the next 15 days
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministry of Economy (MINEC), announced the new variations in fuel prices that will be in effect from january 25 to february 7, 2022. Premium, regular and super gasoline will increase US$0.22 and US$0.17.
San Salvador Mayor's Office managed more than 10 thousand job openings at the Mega Job Fair 2022
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Mayor's Office of San Salvador carried out the Mega Job Fair 2022 which brought together more than 100 companies and exceeded 10 thousand job openings, between permanent and temporary. The activity was coordinated by the mayor of the capital, Mario Durán, through the Department of Employment Management.