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Salvadoran Retail and Electronic Commerce Sectors Experience Rapid Expansion Driven by Credit Access

The integration of digital payment systems and expanded consumer credit lines is fueling double-digit growth in the domestic retail economy of El Salvador, reflecting increased consumer confidence and a rapidly modernizing local commercial landscape that continues to attract regional retailers.
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