El Salvador To Cover January Utility Bills For 95% Of Households

EL SALVADOR – President Nayib Bukele has announced a major relief measure to ease the post-holiday financial crunch in El Salvador.

In a post on X, the government announced that throughout January, the government will cover 100% of water and electricity bills for 95% of households, up to $80 dollars for electricity and $30 dollars for water.

Businesses, commercial buildings, and government entities aren’t included in this benefit.

Bukele says the move will help families manage essential expenses after December’s higher spending and the typically slower economic start to the new year.