Press Secretariat: Economy Minister María Luisa Hayem highlighted that the economy grew 5.1% in the second quarter of 2026 and linked that boost to security conditions
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La ministra de @EconomiaSV, @MariaLuisaHayem, destacó que en el segundo trimestre del 2026, la economía de El Salvador creció 5.1 %. Además, recalcó la influencia de las condiciones de seguridad en este impulso financiero. Más detalles aquí:— Secretaría de Prensa de la Presidencia (@SecPrensaSV) · Oct 26, 2026 · 11:25 (El Salvador time)
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According to the presidential press office, Economy Minister María Luisa Hayem highlighted that the economy grew 5.1% in the second quarter of 2026 and linked that boost to security conditions.
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