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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 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.

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.

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 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 focuses on the efforts of the U.S. in developing the political and economic conditions of the smallest city of Central America El Salvador as of 1980. Topics discussed include report of the U.S. Department of State on financial aid provided, relations with the U.S. and efforts of the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) for imparting economic reforms. It also discusses the efforts of Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN) presidential candidate Mauricio Funes.

The article reports on political developments in El Salvador. Focal to the article is the defeat of incumbent Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) party in the March 11, 2012 elections. Despite the defeat, the party is seen remaining in power, leading a ruling coalition. A policy deadlock is expected between President Mauricio Funes the left-wing FMLN-ruled legislature.

The article provides information about the effect of internal divisions in each of the two blocs of El Salvador's political system. It is mentioned that President Mauricio Funes launched the Citizen's Movement For Change in order to distance himself to his Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) party after increasing bitter divisions. It is also stated that President Funes' policy agenda has been greatly affected by the tensions in the FMLN.

The article predicts that Mauricio Funes of El Salvador's Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN) will win in the 2009 election. The journal predicts that the victory of his Marxist party will only be marginal. The administration of Funes is expected to more or less follow the policy direction of incumbent president Antonio Saca. Results of presidential candidate polls are cited.

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 the tensions between President Mauricio Funes and his vice president Salvador Sánchez Cerén over El Salvador's policy towards the Venezuela-led Alba bloc. It states that the tensions result in splits within the Frente Farabundo Marti para la Liberacion (FMLN) ruling party. According to the article, Funes is very popular but moving too far from his traditional support base could affect his popularity.

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 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.

The article discusses a political outlook for El Salvador. Scheduled for March 2009, the presidential election is a fight between the ruling Alianza Nacionlista Republicana (ARENA) and the opposition Frente Farabundi Martí para la Liberación Nacional (FMLN). Mauricio Funes of the opposition is ahead by ten points against Rodrigo Avila of ARENA.

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.