Eddy’s Blog
El Salvador’s Challenges and Concerns: What Concerns Salvadorans the Most in 2024?
It is 2024, and the spotlight has been and will continue to be on President Bukele’s second consecutive presidential term and the democratic direction of the country; however, this political landscape is not a primary concern for most Salvadorans. In 2024, El Salvador’s challenges and concerns are associated with the … Read more
Analyzing Poverty in El Salvador: An Insight Into El Salvador’s Poverty Rate!
Poverty in El Salvador is a complex and pressing issue that has profound implications for the nation’s population. Because of poverty, a significant portion of the country’s citizens grapple with economic hardship, limited access to necessities, and persistent social inequality. Currently, El Salvador’s poverty rate is 27.2 percent, with 18.4% … Read more
El Salvador Political Parties: Navigating El Salvador’s Political Landscape
The political parties in El Salvador unveil a diverse spectrum of ideologies, histories, and influences. From established entities such as ARENA, PCN, and New Ideas to emerging ones such as VAMOS and Solidarity Force, each political party plays a pivotal role in shaping the country’s political dynamics and governance. The … Read more
Dramatic Decline: The ARENA Political Party Lost 79.25% of Votes in the 2024 Presidential Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) political party experienced a significant decrease of 79.25% in votes compared to the 2019 election. The once-influential political party obtained only 177,881 votes in the 2024 presidential elections, marking a substantial decrease of 679,203 votes compared to the 857,084 it … Read more
Opinion: El Salvador’s Gang Crackdown Is Working, but Criticism Over Human Rights Violations Continues
March 27, 2024, will be the second anniversary of the State of Exception, a security measure directed as a gang crackdown that has resulted in the arrest of over 75,000 alleged gang members and contributors. The drastic security measure by the Bukele administration began in late March 2022 after a … Read more