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El Salvador Faces Default Risk Amid Economic Turmoil
3/3/2025
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Story summary
- El Salvador, led by President Nayib Bukele since 2019, risks default amid rising debt and fiscal deficits.
- Diminished dollar reserves and sluggish GDP growth exacerbate economic challenges.
- Ongoing negotiations with the IMF for financial assistance are currently stalled.
- Bukele's confrontational approach towards the judiciary and media erodes public trust in his leadership.
