El Salvador’s government continues to invest in agromarkets to ensure food security and protect citizens from price speculation in traditional markets. Sociologist René Martínez highlighted the impact of a $20 million investment in the Ministry of Agriculture, approved by the Legislative Assembly, aimed at strengthening food supply and expanding Centrales de Abasto like the one in Soyapango.

“These projects benefit producers and help families access affordable, quality food,” Martínez said, noting they are key to reducing inflation and boosting the local economy.

The OECD recently reported that El Salvador had the lowest food inflation rate among over 50 countries, with -0.3% as of September 2024. This success is attributed to the 55 agromarkets and direct producer-to-consumer sales, which lower costs by up to 50%.

“This is the government’s most impactful project in daily life, alongside public safety,” Martínez added. President Bukele emphasized in his second-term address that economic improvement is now the administration’s top priority.