State Dept Certifies: We Complied with That One Law, Kinda
Published Date: 8/6/2026
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U.S. Business Protections in Central America
If you are a U.S. business operating in El Salvador, Guatemala, or Honduras, the U.S. State Department certified on July 1, 2026 that those central governments are implementing policies to improve the environment for businesses. The certification specifically mentions executing tax reform in a transparent manner, ensuring reimbursements of tax refunds owed to United States businesses, and resolving disputes involving confiscation of real property of United States entities.
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