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IMF Reaches $140 Million Staff-Level Agreement With El Salvador

The International Monetary Fund reached a preliminary agreement that could unlock about $140 million for El Salvador and projected economic growth of 4.5% in 2026, supported by investment, consumption, remittances and tourism. ([IMF][2])
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