El Salvador Discloses President Bukele's Net Worth Exceeding $4 Million

For the first time since taking office in 2019, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele's net worth has been made public, revealing a personal fortune exceeding US$4 million. The Ministry of Finance released the figures on a newly enabled web portal, marking a significant shift in transparency regarding the assets of the nation's leader.

According to the disclosed data, Bukele's total assets amount to US$4,561,160.23, while his liabilities stand at US$94,681.99. This results in a net worth of US$4,466,478.24. The information is now available for public consultation on the Ministry of Finance's official portal, under the "Asset and Liability Consultation" section.

The public release of this information is a direct consequence of the Anti-Corruption Law approved in February. This legislation mandates that public officials, who are required to declare their assets to the Supreme Court of Justice's Probity Section, must also include these details in their annual income tax declarations. The law requires comprehensive reporting on fixed and current assets, liabilities, and any acquisitions or transfers of movable and immovable property during the tax year.

Previously, Bukele's asset declarations submitted to the Probity Section were kept confidential. Local media reports suggest that this increased transparency may also be linked to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with which Bukele's government reached a US$1.4 billion deal in 2024. The anti-corruption law, championed by the ruling Nuevas Ideas party, aims to enhance accountability among state officials.

Past investigations by the Probity Section have led to civil and criminal convictions for corruption against several officials, including former presidents Elías Antonio Saca and Mauricio Funes. The new transparency measures are expected to strengthen oversight and deter illicit financial activities within the government.