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9 November 2026 · 1 min read

IMF deputy chief Dan Katz visits El Salvador as the fund keeps its 4.5% growth forecast

The IMF's first deputy managing director met President Bukele on 3 November and said growth keeps beating expectations; pension and public administration reforms remain the main pending items.

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