Political and Government News
El Salvador to Provide Information About Bitcoin in Salvadoran Public Schools
The Salvadoran Ministry of Education will provide grade school students in public schools with educational material about Bitcoin, which is legal tender in the country, along with the US dollar. “This great opportunity will let me share Bitcoin knowledge in … Read more
Women in Government in El Salvador to Have Low Representation During the 2024-2027 Governmental Period
In El Salvador, women have faced notable underrepresentation in government roles, highlighting an enduring disparity in political leadership. This imbalance underscores persistent barriers to female participation in shaping the country’s governance and policies. Despite strides toward gender equality, the limited … Read more
San Salvador Mayor’s Office to Impose Fines for Street Crossing Violations
To minimize incidents and encourage a culture of pedestrian safety, the San Salvador Mayor’s Office has reaffirmed its commitment to apply fines to individuals who cross streets outside designated walkways. The San Salvador city hall will enforce article 62 of … 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 … Read more
FMLN Political Party, Without Deputies and Municipality Mayors After 30 Years of Political Life
Thus far, 2024 has not been a good year for the Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front FMLN political party. On March 3, the left-wing political party suffered its second electoral debacle in less than 30 days, the worst in its … Read more
Nayib Bukele Receives Credentials as President-Elect of El Salvador
Once again, hundreds of Salvadorans gathered in the San Salvador Historic District to witness and become part of another historic event in Salvadoran History. Inside the Salvadoran National Theater, Nayib Bukele and Felix Ulloa received their credentials as newly elected … Read more
Ex-president Salvador Sanchez Ceren to Face Trial for Illicit Enrichment and Money Laundering
Things continue to get worse in 2024 for the left-wing political party FMLN. The political party had terrible results in the 2024 presidential and legislative elections. Now, their former president is about to face charges for the misappropriation of public … Read more