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)

A man reads a newspaper outside 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 street vendor offers roses to passersby in a commercial area 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 street vendor offers bubble toys to passersby on a street 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)