El Salvador’s private sector is responding enthusiastically to President Nayib Bukele’s push for economic growth, said Luis Rodríguez, head of the San Salvador Metropolitan Area Planning Office (Opamss).
He pointed to a recent $100 million deal between Marriott International and Salvadoran firms Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott hotels, creating over 1,000 direct and 2,000 indirect jobs.
“Each project is unique, and our role is to provide tailored solutions so developers feel confident,” Rodríguez explained.
He noted that this momentum aligns with the president’s economic vision. “We now have a dynamic private sector that, when given the right conditions, pushes for modernization. This level of coordination hasn’t been seen in decades,” he said.
Trust, he added, is key. “We maintain open doors, clear rules, and strong communication. And we deliver results.”
Rodríguez also revealed that over $4 billion in medium-term foreign investment is secured for hotel, residential, and logistics tech projects.
According to Opamss, construction contributes 13.55% to El Salvador’s GDP and supports 165,000 jobs—underlining the sector’s growing importance.