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The article focuses on the economic and political forecast in El Salvador as of February 1, 2013. It says that the country will experience continuous recovery in 2013 due to the strong ties of the Central American nations and the U.S. business cycle. It adds that fiscal policy will be the biggest challenge for the government; however the financial support from the Inter-American Development Bank and the International Monetary Bank will give confidence and liquidity to the country.

The article describes the political and economic conditions in El Salvador as of February 14, 2011. The popularity of President Mauricio Funes remains despite little efforts to combat criminal violence to spur an economic rebound. Funes is commended for increasing social spending, providing free- basic education to all children. He is advised to seek support of the International Monetary Fund and other multilateral donor organizations. Deterrents to investment will persist.

The article describes El Salvador's political and economic conditions as of October 17, 2011. National attention is expected to center on the March 2012 legislative elections. The basis for cooperation between President Mauricio Funes and his theoretical partners is expected to narrow. Funes' initiative to increase in social spending and to maintain a friendly stance toward the business community are highlighted.

The article describes the economic and political situation in El Salvador as of October 17, 2011. The March 2012 legislative elections is said to be the focus of national attention. The basis for cooperation between President Mauricio Funes and his theoretical partners is expected to narrow. Funes' initiative to increase in social spending and to maintain a friendly stance toward the business community is cited. Foreign direct investments worth 376 million U.S. dollars were posted in June 2011.

The article provides information on the political and economic condition of El Salvador as of 2011. It notes the popularity of the centrist approach of President Mauricio Funes to the voters. It discusses the hindrances to the country's investment and trade liberalization. It points out that its real growth remain sluggish. Charts depicting the political, financial, economic, and composite risks of the country are also presented.

A political risk report for El Salvador as of February 2010 is presented. Highlights of the forecast include a moderate risk of turmoil in international business, 2.8% real gross domestic product growth and an inflation rate of 3.4% for 2011-2015. A 55% probability of divided government is anticipated. It notes the efforts of President Mauricio Funes to pursue a moderate policy course. The likelihood that Funes will not maintain his popularity is explained. Also mentioned are the country's political parties.

A political risk report for El Salvador as of September 2010 is presented. It analyzes the continued strong support for President Mauricio Funes despite lack of effort from his administration to curtail the rise of gang-related violent crime. The association agreement reached by the country with European Union, under which El Salvador must slowly limit its import duties on European goods over a period of years, is detailed. Other topics discussed include economic challenges due to dire prospects for any improvements in security conditions.

A political risk report for El Salvador as of September 2010 is presented. The country's overall standing in the Global Political Risk Services (PRS) Risk Index is provided. Highlights of the forecast include a moderate turmoil in international business, 3.0% real gross domestic product growth and an inflation rate of 3% for 2011-2015. A 55% probability of divided government is anticipated. The report includes an overview of El Salvador's investment and trade climate, geography, recent history, social conditions, and relations with other countries.

The article assesses the economic and political conditions of El Salvador as of February 1, 2010. President-elect Mauricio Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Frente (FMLN) is expected to face a divided Legislative Assembly, domestic security problem, and a government mismanaged by the outgoing Nationalist Republican Alliance (Arena). The economy' recovery and growth is predicted to be achieved with external funding. A chart on political, financial, economic and composite risk assessments is included.

The country intelligence report for El Salvador from IHS Global Insight Inc., which was printed on August 02, 2010, is presented. It provides an outlook and assumptions on the economic and political conditions of the country in which it states that economic recovery is expected in 2010 while the inflation rate is expected to remain low in 2010. It also notes some of the recent economic developments in the country which include the 3.5% contraction of the economy amid the global economic downturn in 2009.

The article provides an overview of an economic and political situation in El Salvador in 2009. The government has taken numerous steps to improve the country's investment climate as it views foreign investment as crucial for economic growth. An overview of trade barriers that affect the import of manufactured goods in El Salvador is provided. Information on the country's political framework, labor conditions and social indicators is also given.

This publication offers a country risk report for El Salvador as May 1, 2009. It discusses the results of the March 2009 presidential election in the country, whch was won by Mauricio Funes. It discusses the possibility that members of the Farabando Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) will take control of finance, foreign affairs and security portfolios in the new government. The article also discusses the country's inflation and current account deficit.

The article discusses economic and political forecasts for El Salvador. It is noted that the increasing number of crimes was the key issue for voters in the previous elections. Forecasted annual inflation and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2009 to 2013 are 4.7 percent and 3.4 percent, respectively.

The article reports on political, economic and social conditions in El Salvador. The government see foreign investments essential to economic growth and development. Five percent of the total population is composed of indigenous peoples while more than ninety percent are Mestizos. The country is a member of various organizations including the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS).

The article describes the political and economic conditions of El Salvador following the inauguration of Mauricio Funes as president. Funes of the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) vowed to maintain close ties with the U.S. and implement the Dominican Republic-Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The U.S. support through the Partnership for Growth initiative reportedly drives the Funes Administration in attracting foreign investment.

The article presents a Congressional Research Service report about political and economic conditions of El Salvador and the U.S.-El Salvador relations. It discusses the country's political and economic conditions including the victory of the Farabundo Marti National Front (FMLN), the Mauricio Funes administration, and the constitutional crisis. Economic challenges and migration issues are also discussed.

The article presents a risk assessment of El Salvador's politics, economy and business environment for 2012.

The article presents an outlook for El Salvador's politics and economy for 2012. It predicts a continued deterioration in approval ratings for the left-wing Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion Nacional (FMLN) which is blamed to the party's failure to address the cartel-related violence and the slowdown in economic growth. It also claims that macroeconomy will be stable if a split legislature will be implemented by the government.

The article presents the political and economic risk assessment for El Salvador in 2011 which includes a proposal by President Mauricio Funes to abolish restrictions for public officials to participate in public bidding, the increase in economic Fitch rating and the complaints for business permits.

The article discusses an economic forecast for El Salvador, particularly the impact of political instability on foreign investment. It is predicted that political tensions in the country, which include an alleged coup by the opposition, will continue to hinder economic growth and impact security. A chart is presented that show values of economic indicators from 2008 to 2011, which include population, imports and exports.

This article presents a risk assessment for El Salvador's political, economic and business environment in 2010, including the approval by the Inter-American Development Bank of a loan to finance a programme aimed at boosting the country's public finances and the rise in coffee exports in January.

This section offers news briefs concerning political and economic conditions in El Salvador as of October 2009. President Mauricio Funes received an approval rating of 70 percent from a Gallup survey in August. The country experienced deflation in July. The government is considering a ban on precious metal mining.

The article presents a political, economic and business risk assessment for El Salvador. An agreement was reached among Frento Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional and Alianza Republicana Nacionalista covering the appointment of new supreme court magistrates. It notes that tax revenues for the country in the first five months of 2009 reached 1.3 billion U.S. dollars, according finance minister Carlos Cáceres. As a result of the swine flu, the government has ordered all schools to close between July 27 and August 9, 2009.

The article presents a risk assessment for the political, economic, and business sectors of El Salvador as of August 8, 2009. Newly-elected President Mauricio Funes ordered a group led by Carlos Cáceres, the country's finance minister to investigate on the alleged corrupt practices of some officials under the Antonio Saca administration. Analysts think that the fiscal stimulus package of the country will be allocated to infrastructure projects. The country is expected to produce 1.47mn 60 kilograms (kg) in the 2009 and 2010 season.

The article assesses the country risk of El Salvador. It offers an outlook on the assertions made by recently-elected President Mauricio Funes about progressive leaders on investors' concerns about the country's policy direction. It expects remittance inflows to continue to decline in line with the economic slowdown. It discusses the status of the telecommunications market of El Salvador.

The article presents political, economic and business risk ratings for El Salvador for April 2009. Given its soaring crime rate, El Salvador is given a short-term political rating of 64.4. Short-term economic risk rating declines to 52.9 owing to the prospects of market-friendly policy under the administration of presidential candidate Mauricio Funes. Business environment rating stands at 54.6.

This section offers news briefs concerning political, economic and business conditions in El Salvador. Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) presidential candidate Mauricio Funes committed himself to the country's peg against the dollar. Index of the Volume of Economic Activity (IVAE) of El Salvador increased by two percent in July 2008. The U.S. government will give the country $2.6 million to fight violent gangs known as Maras.

The article reports on the political, economic and business conditions in El Salvador. A Gallup poll on the presidential elections revealed that Mauricio Funes of Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberacióm Nacional (FMLN) is favored over Rodrigo Avila of the ruling Alianza Republicana Nacionalista (ARENA). Forecasted gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2008 and 2009 are 3.7% and 3.6%, respectively. Coffee producers asserted that the volcanic eruption in 2005 boosted soil nutrients resulting to more coffee production.

This section offers news briefs on economic and political conditions in El Salvador in 2007. El Salvador President Tony Saca criticized the U.S. for allocating insufficient funds to an effort to control crime in Central America. Business Monitor International predicts that there will be no major changes in the country's economy over the forecast period to 2009. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Sullivan said that the country's economic growth was related to its accession to the Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).

Reports on the political and economic status of El Salvador as of July 2005. Reaffirmation of the popularity of President Tony Saca among voters based on public opinion polls; Percentage of expected gross domestic product growth by the end of the year; Rating given to the government's bond issue by Fitch Ratings.

Presents an update on political, economic and business issues in El Salvador as of November 2002. Threat of a national strike to the health sector; Consolidation of the customs and migratory services of El Salvador and Honduras; Plans to operate a ferry service across the Gulf of Fonseca.

Presents an update on macroeconomics and politics in El Salvador, as of October 2002. Extension of the migrant scheme for Salvadoreans who work illegally in the U.S.; Factors which may put a slump on the country's economy; Devaluation of the foreign currency rating of El Salvador.

Presents news briefs on politics and economics in El Salvador, as of September 2002. Assessment of the effect of the ruling on a human rights case on the political stability in the country; Resignation of Rafael Barraza as president of the country's central bank; Implication of the launch of additional foreign investments.

The article presents a summary of a Congressional Research Service report on political and economic conditions of El Salvador and the U.S.-El Salvador relations. It states that El Salvador was the biggest recipient of U.S. aid in Latin America in the 1980s as its government fought a leftist Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) insurgency. Mauricio Funes, who won a five-year presidential term in March 2009, reportedly faces a number of political, economic and security challenges.