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Tuesday, Oct 06, 2026
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IMF Approves $138 Million Disbursement for El Salvador and Grants Bitcoin Waiver

The International Monetary Fund approved a $138 million disbursement for El Salvador and projected 4.5% economic growth in 2026, granting a waiver for missed targets on condition that the government does not use state funds for further Bitcoin purchases.
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IMF Warns Central America Remains Exposed to Middle East Energy Shocks

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