El Salvador has reduced irregular migration to the US by 40%.

William Duncanhe noted this Thursday that the Central American country has reduced irregular migration to the North American nation by “almost 40%.”

“The good news is that, speaking of Saviorwe have seen a decrease of almost 40% in the number of people going irregularly to the United States, compared to the current year compared to last year,” the diplomat said in an interview with local radio.

Duncan emphasized that “40% less people, that’s very good news for everyone, especially, I think, for Saviorbecause these are the people the country needs for its future”.

The ambassador assured that his country cooperates with Salvadoran government in economic development “which is basically the answer for a country like El Salvador.

“The economy must grow, there must be more of it employment for the people,” he added.

And added yes Savior is an “important economic partner” for NOW.

Number of undocumented Salvadorans who tried to enter NOW Across its southern border in 2022, it topped 85,000, while as of 2020 the number reached 222,622, according to data from Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Among the Salvadorans in the irregular situation he registered CBP There were a total of 14,838 unaccompanied minors at the US southern border last year.

Historically, according to authorities of El Salvador and international organizations, the main reasons that led Salvadorans to irregular migration are family reunification, the search for better economic conditions and violence.