Country Forecast.

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.