Politics and Government
CID Gallup Survey: ARENA, FMLN, and VAMOS Struggle to Gain Support Among Salvadoran Voters
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Once dominant forces in Salvadoran politics, the ARENA and FMLN parties are facing near-total rejection from the electorate, according to a new CID Gallup poll that signals their potential political extinction. The Costa Rica-based polling … Read more
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Approves Foreign Agents Law, Imposes 30% Tax on NGO Donations
The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has approved a controversial Foreign Agents Law that imposes a 30% tax on foreign donations to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and gives them 90 days to register with the government. The law, which was passed … Read more
New Ideas Deputy Ernesto Castro: Bukele’s Right-Hand Man in El Salvador’s Legislature
Few names have gained prominence as quickly and decisively as Ernesto Castro in El Salvador’s shifting political landscape. He may not always be front-page news, but he undeniably has become a central figure in shaping the future of Salvadoran politics. … Read more
Vice President Felix Ulloa: El Salvador Seeks to Reduce the Margin of Error of the State of Exception
Salvadoran Vice President, Félix Ulloa, emphasized efforts to improve the arrest protocols under the state of emergency, which has been in place for over three years. In a recent interview with the French magazine Le Grand Continent, Ulloa stated the … Read more
El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly Ends Abstentions: Deputies Must Now Vote Yes or No
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — In a move aimed at increasing transparency and legal clarity, El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly has eliminated the option for lawmakers to abstain from voting during plenary sessions. Lawmakers on Thursday approved an amendment to Article … Read more
El Salvador State of Exception: A Security Measure Implemented to Fight Gangs
El Salvador State of Exception is a harsh security measure that suspends certain constitutional rights to combat gang violence. It grants authorities expanded powers for arrests and prolonged detentions without immediate judicial oversight. The measure began in late March 2022 … Read more
Ernesto Muyshondt Sentenced to Four Years for Neglecting Duties as San Salvador Mayor
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Former San Salvador mayor Ernesto “Neto” Muyshondt was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, February 28, for dereliction of duty tied to his 2018–2021 term at the head of the capital city. The … Read more