Inter-American Development Bank pledges 1.3 billion dollars to El Salvador for 2026 development programs
IDB President Ilan Goldfajn met with President Nayib Bukele yesterday to discuss economic growth. The bank will invest in housing and tourism sectors in 2026.
The Inter-American Development Bank announced today, February 12, 2026, that it will provide $1.3 billion to El Salvador 
SV in 2026. This sizeable, time-bound financing commitment is intended to support economic development programs specifically focused on the housing sector and the tourism sector.
SV in 2026. This sizeable, time-bound financing commitment is intended to support economic development programs specifically focused on the housing sector and the tourism sector.The announcement was made following a high-level meeting between Inter-American Development Bank president Ilan Goldfajn and the president of the Government of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele. This national-scale commitment represents a scheduled financing arrangement for the country.
