Treasury submitted 3 notices to the FGR for Plan Antievasión, Anticontrabando and a denunciation
Written by Evelyn AlasThe minister of Finance, Alejandro Zelaya, together with the director general of Customs Samadhy Martinez, presented to the Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) 3 notices of the Plan Antievasión, Anticontrabando, and a US$9.5 million denunciation.
NINIS represent 26% of salvadoran working age youths
Written by Evelyn AlasThe study conducted by the EMPLEA-T Project "young people with Fair and Secure Work" indicates that young people who neither work nor study (known as NINI) represent an important segment of the population. During the last five years on average, NINI youth have represented 26% of all youth (between the ages of 15 and 29).
Assembly approves US$100 million to be given to municipalities
Written by Evelyn AlasThe minister of Finance, Alejandro Zelaya, requested the Legislative Assembly (LA) to reallocate US$100 million for the 262 municipalities in the country, so that mayors can meet their obligations. The decree was approved with 79 votes in favor.
Banking reflects growth in deposits and loans
Written by Dinero StaffThe most recent report of the Superintendencia del Sistema Financiero (SSF) reflects a bonanza in the use or request of loans and bank deposits.
Gasoline will be more expensive as of tuesday, september 21st
Written by Evelyn AlasJulio Villagrán, fuel expert, informed that as of tuesday, september 21, fuel prices will be higher, diesel will increase US$0.07 and gasoline US$0.04.
According to La Dirección General de Estadística y Censos (DIGESTYC), producer prices increased during august 2021, this is due to multiple factors that are generating hikes in finished products.
MAG signs international agreement to improve agricultural production and development
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería (MAG), signed an international agreement to guarantee technological improvement, technical assistance and scientific research, with the objective of improving agricultural production and development.
Yesterday it was announced on national TV that in mid-october a list of reforms to the Ley del Sistema de Ahorro de Pensiones will be presented to the Legislative Assembly, so that salvadorans can enjoy a decent pension.
Cooperativa El Zarzal receives US$30,000 to support women artisans
Written by Evelyn AlasThe Comisión Nacional de la Micro y Pequeña Empresa (CONAMYPE) together with the Consejo de Administración de los Fondos provenientes de la Privatización de ANTEL (FANTEL), delivered US$30,000 to the women's cooperative of El Zarzal, Chalatenango.