On 26 February 2025 the IMF approved a 40-month Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador of SDR 1,033.92 million, about US$1.4 billion (360% of quota), with about US$113 million paid out at once. The IMF expected it to bring in more multilateral support, for a combined package of over US$3.5 billion. Its aims are to strengthen public finances, rebuild external and financial buffers, and improve governance and transparency, while limiting the risks of the Bitcoin project.
The first review was completed on 27 June 2025, releasing about US$118 million and bringing the total paid out to about US$231 million. On 1 October 2026 the IMF Board completed the second and third reviews together, releasing SDR 101.96 million, about US$138 million. The IMF puts growth at 3.9% in 2025 and expects 4.5% in 2026, with public debt at 87.6% of GDP in 2025 and 85.0% in 2026.
On Bitcoin, the IMF said majority ownership of the government wallet Chivo has passed to a private operator, and that no further Bitcoin accumulation is envisaged beyond documented donations. Waivers were granted for some unmet performance criteria on Bitcoin accumulation, based on corrective measures. Bitcoin acceptance has been voluntary since Decree 199 of 29 January 2025.
