El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has delivered $200,000 in seed capital to 98 returned migrants who are launching small businesses across the departments of San Salvador, Santa Ana, Chalatenango, Morazán, and Usulután. The initiative targets ventures in the food, textile, service, and agricultural sectors.

According to the ministry, the support is part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic reintegration for Salvadorans who have returned to the country or are at risk of migrating. The beneficiaries completed a prior training process that included business planning and technical guidance.

Dionisio Alonzo Sosa, director of Protection for People in Mobility, said the funding represents a key step toward economic stability. “This seed capital is a starting point for businesses to strengthen their operations and create stability for their families,” he stated. He added that the program is designed to build sustainable livelihoods at the community level.

The government also confirmed that additional seed capital will be delivered in the coming days, with a focus on entrepreneurs in Chalatenango, Morazán, and Usulután. “Each business represents a seed of community development and a real alternative to irregular migration,” Sosa emphasized.