El Salvador is rapidly becoming a regional hub for technology and innovation, with more than 45 local and international tech companies now operating in the country, primarily in the field of software development, according to the Ministry of Economy.

This development is driven by President Nayib Bukele’s strategic commitment to innovation, supported by legal instruments like the Law for the Promotion of Innovation and Technological Manufacturing, which has positioned El Salvador at the forefront of advanced tech manufacturing in Latin America.

“Our country continues to gain recognition as a rising technological hub,” stated Economy Minister María Luisa Hayem during a recent television interview. “This is a key component of the vision President Bukele shares with partners such as Google, a goal we are jointly committed to realizing.”

Hayem highlighted El Salvador’s ongoing digital transformation, which includes the digitization of over 200 public processes and significant efforts to modernize customs operations. These efforts aim to reduce bureaucracy, enhance transparency, and boost competitiveness for businesses operating in the country.

A new customs infrastructure project is also underway, including plans for upgraded border crossings at Anguiatú and La Hachadura, which will incorporate migration, customs, and agricultural integration procedures. These reforms are expected to enhance trade not only with Guatemala, but also throughout the Central American region.

In addition to strategic partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Meta, the minister announced that a collaboration with Siemens will soon be unveiled to further encourage tech adoption in El Salvador’s manufacturing sector.

“We are seeing a wave of new investments, expansion by existing companies, and the arrival of foreign tech firms,” Hayem affirmed. “The outlook for El Salvador’s tech ecosystem is extremely positive.”

Economic diversification continues across multiple sectors. In the first months of 2025, El Salvador has recorded strong investment growth in housing, commerce, textiles, logistics, energy, hotels, and auto parts, alongside its booming technology industry like TETHER.