Nayib Bukele Secures Future by Increasing Gold Reserves Previously Sold Off by leftist FMLN government.

El Salvador has taken a decisive step to rebuild its financial strength by purchasing nearly 14,000 troy ounces of gold for $50 million. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) confirmed the acquisition of 13,999 ounces, raising the nations holdings from 44,106 to 58,105 ounces, now valued at approximately $207.4 million.
El Salvador adquirió 14,000 onzas de oro, a $50 millones, con el fin de recuperar lo vendido por el gobierno del FMLN en 2015.
Por dicha transacción, el país recibió $200 millones, pero en la actualidad, tiene un precio de $600 millones. pic.twitter.com/2XG5xyA0ng
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This move is part of a strategy to recover the gold reserves sold by the FMLN government in 2015, when the transaction generated $200 million for the country. Today, the same amount of gold is worth about $600 million, underscoring the long-term value of the asset.
Durante las administraciones de ARENA y FMLN, El Salvador no realizó ninguna compra de oro, al contrario, estos gobiernos lo vendieron, lo cual era parte de los principales activos del Estado. pic.twitter.com/riaMtnZxUP
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The BCR emphasized that the purchase strengthens the nations international reserves for the first time since 1990 and helps diversify the portfolio. Gold accounts for around 20 percent of central bank reserves globally, second only to the U.S. dollar.
According to the institution, the acquisition aims to protect the economy from international market fluctuations, reinforce financial stability, boost investor and citizen confidence, and secure a safer reserve composition. This decision reflects the commitment to maintaining a strong financial system with diversified reserves that safeguard the countrys future, the BCR stated.
El oro es un activo estratégico universal, que fortalece la estabilidad financiera de El Salvador, protege la economía ante cambios en los mercados internacionales y genera confianza en la población e inversionistas.
Esta estrategia de compra es posible gracias al
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The operation was made possible by the banks stronger equity position in recent years, within the stability framework promoted by President Nayib Bukeles government.
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