A chicken vendor works at her stall in the Central Market of San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

A sign advertising Salvadoran national dish pupusas -thick, hand-made corn or rice flatbreads stuffed with savory fillings- is displayed outside a food stall in San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

Mugs featuring images of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele are displayed for sale at the Central Market in San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

People shop at a small store in San Salvador on July 22, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP via Getty Images)

A "For Rent" sign is seen on a commercial property in the Historic Center in San Salvador on July 22, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Marvin RECINOS / AFP via Getty Images)

A vegetable vendor works at her stall in the Central Market of San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

A meat vendor works at her stall in the Central Market of San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)

A vendor sells basic grains and vegetables at her stall in the Central Market of San Salvador, El Salvador, on June 1, 2026. Few Salvadorans doubt that security is the greatest asset of the country that subdued the gangs. However, their concerns now center on the economic future and the austerity measures President Nayib Bukele is implementing as "bitter medicine." (Photo by Rudy QUIROZ / AFP via Getty Images)