El Salvador - Key Message Update: Atypically early depletion of food stocks expands Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes, March - September 2026

Country: El Salvador Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages From March to September 2026, atypically early depletion of household food stocks, increased market reliance, and above-average staple food prices are driving widespread Stressed (IPC Phase 2) outcomes across El Salvador. An increasing share of poor households, particularly in the Eastern Dry Corridor, is expected to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes during the peak of the lean season.