Politics and Government


El Salvador Ends Mandatory Public Financing of Political Parties

El Salvador Ends Mandatory Public Financing of Political Parties: A New Era in Campaign Funding


Today, the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional reform to eliminate public funding for political parties in elections, commonly referred to as “Deuda Política” (political debt). The reform, spearheaded by President Nayib Bukele and backed by the ruling Nuevas Ideas political party, repealed Article 210 of the Constitution, which previously … Read more

President Nayib Bukele Approval Rating

President Nayib Bukele’s Approval Rating: Why Does His Popularity Remain High?


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 continues in 2025. His unique leadership style, focus on enhancing security, and innovative governance approach have struck a chord with Salvadorans, … Read more

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly

El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Moves to End Mandatory Public Financing for Political Parties


On the Friday, February 7 Legislative plenary session, deputies of the Nuevas Ideas political party presented a piece of correspondence requesting to repeal article 210 of the Constitution of the Republic to eliminate the political debt, also known as mandatory public financing for political parties. Article 210 of the Constitution … Read more

Salvadoran State of Exception Security Measure

El Salvador’s State of Exception Anti-gang Security Measure Gets Extended for the 35th Consecutive Time


The State of Exception in El Salvador is a security measure enforced by the Salvadoran Government to directly combat criminal gangs. It restricts certain constitutional guarantees; however, it is credited for reducing the country’s crime and homicides. To continue the direct fight against criminal organizations that began in March 2022, … Read more

El Salvador State of Exception

El Salvador State of Exception; A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs


El Salvador’s State of Exception is a security measure implemented by the Salvadoran Government to attack criminal gangs directly. The state of exception that restricts some constitutional guarantees has resulted in the arrest of over 81,000 alleged gang members and collaborators. The security measure was approved in late March 2022 … Read more