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Tuesday, Sep 01, 2026
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El Salvador Trade Deficit Widens Beyond $1 Billion as Regional Imports Rise

El Salvador’s trade deficit exceeded $1 billion in the latest monitoring period as imports from Costa Rica and Panama rose 14%, offsetting growth in the country’s traditional export sector.
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