: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, El Salvador functioned as a coffee republic . These families held nearly all the nation's wealth and land, which they used to exert significant political influence.
Please note: Unlike Mexico or Chile, El Salvador does not require full public disclosure of family wealth, so net worth figures are estimates. 14 richest families in el salvador
Sources: Pandora Papers, ECLAC reports, El Faro investigative journalism, and Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce registries. The 14 Richest Families in El Salvador: A
The modern economy is dominated by fewer, more consolidated business groups. While some descendants of the original 14 remain, "new money" families have risen to prominence. El Salvador (04/01) - State.gov The Bukele Factor Sources: Pandora Papers, ECLAC reports,
is a blend of historical fact and enduring myth. While the number "14" likely corresponds to the 14 regional departments of El Salvador