A new technical report from El Salvador’s Central Reserve Bank (BCR) indicates a reduction in multidimensional poverty, attributed to improvements across 14 key indicators. Notably, the report cites a decrease in crime as a contributing factor, with crime incidence falling to 4.8%. Despite this progress, significant challenges persist in the labor market. The report reveals that 65.6% of households are affected by either subemployment or job instability. While poverty levels are declining, a substantial portion of the population continues to face economic vulnerability related to employment. The findings suggest a complex economic landscape with gains in security not yet fully translating into widespread economic stability for Salvadoran families. Further analysis is needed to address the underlying causes of job insecurity and ensure sustainable poverty reduction.