Please refer to the attached file. SITUATION OVERVIEW • On 7 October, the Government of El Salvador declared a National State of Emergency by Drought and Climate Variability due to El Niño to strengthen preparedness efforts, support affected communities, protect agricultural production and help safeguard food security. The declaration enables a coordinated national response to reduce risks and support vulnerable families facing drought-related challenges • In October 2026, the urban basic food basket reached near USD 269, while the rural one rose slightly at USD 191 due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the rising cost of oil. Food price challenges were therefore concentrated for households in urban areas, placing the need to monitor food access among vulnerable populations.
WFP El Salvador Country Brief, October 2026
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