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IMF Forecasts 2.5% Growth for El Salvador as Consumption Supports Economy

The International Monetary Fund has maintained its 2.5% growth forecast for El Salvador, citing domestic consumption and real estate development while calling for reforms and productive infrastructure investment to support longer-term fiscal sustainability.
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