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Labor Minister Rolando Castro announced that El Salvador has been officially removed from both the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) long and short lists of monitors, a move he described as a significant achievement for the country’s international image in labor matters.
In an official statement, the minister emphasized that this decision represents a “complete clearing” of international observations related to compliance with labor commitments, following the ILO’s decision to remove El Salvador from the monitoring mechanisms in which it appeared alongside other nations.
The ILO’s long list includes countries that have received observations or recommendations regarding compliance with international labor conventions, while the short list comprises cases considered priorities for discussion during the organization’s conferences and review forums.
According to information released by the Ministry of Labor, El Salvador no longer appears on either list, marking a change from previous years when the country was included in the international organization’s evaluation mechanisms.
Authorities attribute this result to actions taken to strengthen compliance with labor regulations, promote dialogue between workers, employers, and the government, and address observations made by international organizations regarding labor rights.
The removal of both lists has been supported by various business sectors in the country. Trade associations such as the Asociación Salvadoreña de Industriales (ASI), Cámara Americana de Comercio de El Salvador (AmCham), Asociación Nacional de la Empresa Privada (ANEP), Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador (COEXPORT), Asociación Azucarera de El Salvador and Asociación Salvadoreña de Industriales de la Leche (ASILECHE) have indicated that this decision strengthens the country’s image and improves conditions for attracting investment.
According to these organizations, international recognition can contribute to increasing investor confidence, strengthening the competitiveness of salvadoran companies, and boosting exports to markets where compliance with labor standards is increasingly important.
For the government, the exclusion from the ILO’s watch lists represents recognition of the progress made in labor matters and an opportunity to continue strengthening El Salvador’s position within the international community, at a time when the country is seeking to attract new investments and generate more job opportunities.
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