Politics and Government
El Salvador Extends State of Exception for the 46th Time Amid Ongoing Anti-Gang Crackdown
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly approved the 46th consecutive extension of the state of Exception on Tuesday, prolonging the extraordinary measure that has restricted key constitutional rights since March 2022. The motion passed with 57 votes from deputies of the Nuevas … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: The President Achieves an 90% Approval in the Latest Survey
Since taking office in 2019, President Nayib Bukele has maintained an approval rating above 75%, the highest sustained by any Salvadoran president during their Presidential term. Nayib Bukele’s popularity remains strong in 2025, driven by his distinctive leadership style, emphasis … Read more
FMLN to Join 2027 Elections, Letting Non-Members Seek Presidential and Local Nominations
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) announced Sunday it will compete in El Salvador’s 2027 presidential, legislative, and municipal elections. It also confirmed that it will allow non-members to run under its banner and … Read more
Salvadoran Lawmakers Consider 60-Day Extension for Taxpayers to Pay Debts Without Added Surcharges
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — Taxpayers may soon get another chance to settle outstanding debts without paying interest or surcharges, following a new proposal from El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly. On Monday, October 13, the Finance Commission approved an opinion to … Read more
Nayib Bukele’s Territorial Control Plan: How El Salvador Went from Violent Past to Safer Future
For decades, El Salvador faced violence, with local gangs terrorizing communities. High murder rates, extortion, and insecurity were expected—it forced many citizens to flee the country. To address the gang problem, Nayib Bukele introduced the Territorial Control Plan in his … Read more
El Salvador’s 2027 Elections Set for February 28, Tribunal Confirms Election Date
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — El Salvador’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) confirmed Monday that the country’s next general elections will take place on February 28, 2027, maintaining the original date despite recent constitutional reforms. The tribunal’s collegiate body voted to … Read more
El Salvador Government and Politics: Institutions, Parties, and Power
El Salvador’s government and politics shape everything from security to daily costs of living. The country’s Government functions within a democratic framework defined by the 1983 Constitution, The government is divided into three equal branches: the Executive, led by the … Read more