El Salvador CAF Talks: Pledge on Health and Schools but No New Loan Figure
El Salvador CAF talks on 28 September 2026 ended with a pledge of deeper support for health, schools and airports, but no new loan amount was announced. The post El Salvador CAF Talks: Pledge on Health and Schools but No New Loan Figure appeared first on The Rio Times .
During the El Salvador CAF meeting on 28 September 2026, the country's leaders and the bank's executive announced a commitment to bolster support in education, health, aeronautics, and the regeneration of public spaces. However, no specific loan figure was disclosed. CAF's Sergio Díaz-Granados met with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at the presidential palace in San Salvador to discuss the bank's growing collaboration with the nation.
Since 2022, CAF has provided loans to El Salvador, supporting various projects. The meeting focused on reviewing the existing relationship and outlining future priorities. CAF pledged to deepen its support using available financial resources and by mobilizing funds from partner countries, but no new loan amount was specified. The areas receiving attention are education, health, aeronautical development, and the recovery of public spaces.
The most prominent CAF project, 'El Salvador Vuela' (El Salvador Flies), was approved with a US$320 million loan in July 2024. This aviation programme aims to improve air travel, promote tourism, and enhance disaster response. Education has been another priority, with CAF approving US$400 million in credits since 2022 for the modernization of El Salvador's education system.
This includes school infrastructure, digital equipment, teacher training, and reducing the digital divide. The bank has also committed to providing US$145 million for El Salvador's first submarine internet cable, which will support online education, telemedicine, and electronic public services. The pledge sets a direction for future investments but does not specify a new loan amount, timetable, or particular projects.
The real impact of the agreement will depend on the approval of specific health or public-space loans by CAF's board and the country's Legislative Assembly.
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