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Friday, Jul 31, 2026
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El Salvador Records Largest Trade Deficit Since 1994 While Maintaining Growth Forecast

The Central Reserve Bank said El Salvador posted its widest trade deficit in more than three decades during the first half of 2026, even as it continues to project annual economic growth of 3.0% to 3.5% backed by an expected $9 billion in private investment in commercial, real estate and logistics projects.
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