Democracy in Progress: El Salvador''s Unfinished Transition
Finally, El Salvador''s nascent party system remains deeply polarized, impeding progress toward the accords'' other aims. The incomplete state of El Salvador''s transition was underscored by a recent development that attracted much national and international attention: In March 2012, the country''s two largest gangs, the Mara Salvatrucha
The Rule of Law in El Salvador
To provide a more in-depth view of trends in perceptions of rule of law in El Salvador, this report also presents select findings over time and compared to El Salvador''s regional peers within the Central American subregion of Latin America and the Caribbean.
State of Exception in El Salvador: From a Security Measure to a
Urge the Government of El Salvador to refrain from harassing the independent press, human rights defenders, and civil society, as this violates the rights recognized in the Pact of San José and other instruments of the Inter-American system.
Inside CECOT: El Salvador''s Controversial Prison
Proponents of Bukele argue that his policies have made El Salvador one of the safest countries in the world. In 2015, El Salvador was considered the world''s homicide capital. Today, homicide rates in El Salvador
How the political system works in El Salvador | Alianza Americas
How the political system works in El Salvador June 1, 2021 —Alianza Americas has created a series of infographics breaking down El Salvador''s political system and how its democratic institutions work.
The Bukele Model and the Future of El Salvador
Having invested over $100 million from the country''s public coffers in cryptocurrencies, El Salvador was on the verge of default throughout 2022. Toward the end of that year, El Salvador bought back substantial sums
How the political system works in El Salvador | Alianza Americas
How the political system works in El Salvador June 1, 2021 —Alianza Americas has created a series of infographics breaking down El Salvador''s political system and how its democratic
The Rule of Law in El Salvador
To provide a more in-depth view of trends in perceptions of rule of law in El Salvador, this report also presents select findings over time and compared to El Salvador''s regional peers within the Central American subregion of Latin
Latin American Economic Outlook 2024: El Salvador
In order to fund their ambitious sustainable development agendas, Latin American and Caribbean countries need to expand their financing sources. This 17th edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook proposes a series of policy options to mobilise the necessary resources, based on co-ordinated actions between policy makers, the private sector and their international
The Bukele Model and the Future of El Salvador
Having invested over $100 million from the country''s public coffers in cryptocurrencies, El Salvador was on the verge of default throughout 2022. Toward the end of that year, El Salvador bought back substantial sums of its own debt to calm markets.
WOLA testifies in hearing "The State of Exception in El Salvador
4 天之前· In her testimony at "The State of Exception in El Salvador: Taking Stock" hearing before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. House of Representatives
El Salvador: Background and U.S. Relations
corruption in El Salvador initially strained relations with the Bukele government. Relations have improved as U.S. officials have scaled back public criticism of the government while praising collaboration on migration control and other issues.
How the political system works in El Salvador | Alianza
How the political system works in El Salvador June 1, 2021 —Alianza Americas has created a series of infographics breaking down El Salvador''s political system and how its democratic institutions work.
BTI 2024 El Salvador Country Report
El Salvador is the most water-stressed country in Central America, but little is being done to ensure long-term access to water and energy production. Aquifers are not being replenished sustainably, and surface waters are highly contaminated.
WOLA testifies in hearing "The State of Exception in El Salvador
4 天之前· In her testimony at "The State of Exception in El Salvador: Taking Stock" hearing before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, WOLA''s Director for Central America, Ana María Méndez Dardón, addressed the state of the judicial system in El Salvador and the lack of justice for victims of
Inside CECOT: El Salvador''s Controversial Prison
Proponents of Bukele argue that his policies have made El Salvador one of the safest countries in the world. In 2015, El Salvador was considered the world''s homicide capital. Today, homicide rates in El Salvador are now the lowest in the Western Hemisphere.
BTI 2024 El Salvador Country Report
El Salvador is the most water-stressed country in Central America, but little is being done to ensure long-term access to water and energy production. Aquifers are not being replenished sustainably, and surface waters are highly
6 FAQs about [El Salvador quixotic systems]
Are Latinobarómetro's results a reflection of El Salvador's recent political outcomes?
Latinobarómetro’s most recent survey results for El Salvador are both predictable and puzzling as a reflection of the country’s recent political outcomes. In 2020, a year after Nayib Bukele won the presidency and put an end to the two-party political system, approval for democracy shot up to 48% from 28% in 2018.
Is El Salvador a water-stressed country?
El Salvador is the most water-stressed country in Central America, but little is being done to ensure long-term access to water and energy production. Aquifers are not being replenished sustainably, and surface waters are highly contaminated.
Where can I find information on El Salvador and bilateral relations?
For information on El Salvador and bilateral relations through mid-2020, see archived CRS Report R43616, El Salvador: Background and U.S. Relations. Manuel Meléndez-Sánchez, “Latin America Erupts: Millennial Authoritarianism in El Salvador,” Journal of Democracy, vol. 32, no. 3 (July 2021), pp. 19-32.
Is El Salvador a'strategic important' project?
In January 2023, the legislature approved a new law for government purchases that allows the executive to declare bidding and costs to be confidential if the project is deemed of “strategic importance.” Respect for civil rights in El Salvador is one of the most important legacies of the 1992 Peace Accord.
What are the perceptions of corruption in El Salvador?
Perceptions of corruption in El Salvador improved most for members of the National Assembly and local government officers, with 16- and 15-point decreases in the percentage of respondents who believe that most or all of these actors engage in corrupt practices. Political parties are considered the most corrupt institution in El Salvador.
Is El Salvador a secular country?
El Salvador is a nominally secular country, but its current constitution recognizes the legal standing of the Catholic Church, while other churches must apply for theirs. Most churches do not engage in electoral politics, but religious leaders do express their opinions and are listened to carefully.