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El Salvador’s Security Gains Are Turning Into a Tourism-Led Boom
El Salvador’s economy grew 4.8% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by a tourism surge that generated $871.4 million. The country ranks first in the Americas for an unspecified metric linked to its security improvements.
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