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IMF Approves $138 Million El Salvador Disbursement as 2026 Growth Forecast Reaches 4.5%

The International Monetary Fund approved an immediate $138 million disbursement to El Salvador, granting waivers over unmet Bitcoin-related conditions while forecasting 4.5% economic growth in 2026, supported by stronger investment, consumption and improved security.
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