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Presidents of El Salvador Since 1989: Political Parties, History, and Terms in Office
Over the past few decades, El Salvador has moved from civil war to peace, experienced major political changes, and seen its presidents take different approaches to running the country. Since 1989, seven presidents representing three major political parties have shaped … Read more
Milena Mayorga: From Salvadoran Politics to Ambassador to the United States
From television studios in San Salvador to diplomatic meetings in Washington, D.C., Milena Mayorga has followed an unconventional path to one of El Salvador’s most important diplomatic posts. Carmen Milena Mayorga Valera serves as El Salvador’s ambassador to the United … Read more
Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s Controversial and Popular President
Nayib Bukele, a businessman-turned-politician, has been President of El Salvador since 2019. He rose to power by promising to combat corruption, reform the political system, and tackle the nation’s gang crisis. After five years in office, Bukele remains extremely popular … Read more
El Salvador Legislative Assembly: 2024-2027 Legislative Term
The 2024-2027 Salvadoran Legislature is different as it has only 60 deputies, 57 of whom are aligned with Nayib Bukele. The opposition managed to secure just three legislative seats, with ARENA claiming two and VAMOS securing one. El Salvador Legislative … Read more
El Salvador Constitution. The 1983 Salvadoran Constitution.
The current Salvadoran Constitution was created in 1983; the El Salvador Constitution has 11 titles, subdivided into 274 articles. The 1983 constitution is comparable to the 1962 document as it incorporates passages from the earlier document. In 2022, Articles 152 … Read more
Mario Duran, City mayor of San Salvador from 2021 to 2024
Mario Duran is the mayor of San Salvador, the largest city in El Salvador; his term as mayor is from 2021 to 2024. Mario Duran previously served as El Salvador’s Minister of the Interior, a position he relinquished on November … Read more
Salvadoran Government continues giving FREE computers to all students in public schools
Salvadoran First Lady Gabriela de Bukele started the delivery of tablets for kindergarten and first-cycle students at the Nursery School of Puerto de La Libertad on February 14, 2023. It is part of the Government’s program that ensures all students … Read more