IDB agrees US $1.3 bn El Salvador deal

24 February 2026

IDB President Idan Goldfajn and President Nayib Bukele agreed on a US $1.3 billion deal
for El Salvador. This will allow the country to invest in housing, tourism, health, and
education. In 2025, the IDB authorized over $1,264.7 million in funding for 30 projects in
El Salvador, making the IDB one of El Salvador’s strongest financial allies.

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Source: Central America Briefing | Vol 14, Issue 4