Investment Climate of El Salvador- USA Statements -2018

The government of El Salvador (GOES) has been generally perceived as ineffective in improving its investment climate. Political polarization, cumbersome bureaucracy and regulations, an ineffective judicial system, and widespread violence and extortion have all contributed to this perception. The GOES has taken some measures to improve the business climate, with very limited results thus far. Presidential elections in February 2019 may impede further progress.