
Agriculture, Economy, and Energy: Inside El Salvador with Joe Coffey
Joe shares what he’s harvesting in his own garden and explains which crops thrive in El Salvador’s tropical climate. From surprising cotton production—driven by the nation’s booming textile industry—to the challenges of raising cattle suited to the heat, Joe paints a vivid picture of rural life in Central America. The two also dig into the nation’s economic growth, with El Salvador’s GDP rising 5%, and explore what’s fueling that surge. They discuss the high cost of electricity, where the country sources its power, and where it imports its beef. This conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into how agriculture, trade, and energy intertwine to shape the future of El Salvador.









