Disclaimer: El Salvador does not publicly release a Forbes-style “rich list” due to privacy laws and the opaque nature of privately held conglomerates. The following rankings are compiled from investigative journalism, historical land ownership records, leaked diplomatic cables (WikiLeaks), and reports from organizations like PRISMA and Revista Factum.
Dueñas: Controlled vast real estate and were a primary force in the coffee industry. 14 richest families in el salvador best
8. The Herrera Family
During the coffee boom, these families controlled nearly half of the land in El Salvador and established a feudal-like system of influence. Names synonymous with this era include: Disclaimer: El Salvador does not publicly release a