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Saturday, Jul 11, 2026
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Central Reserve Bank Reports Sharp Decline in Foreign Direct Investment

Official data from El Salvador's Central Reserve Bank shows net foreign direct investment fell forty percent year over year to two hundred seventeen million United States dollars in the first quarter, underscoring continuing challenges in attracting overseas capital despite improved domestic security.
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