El Salvador.

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.