Politics and Government
Deputy Claudia Ortiz: VAMOS Is the Only Opposition to President Bukele’s New Ideas Political Party
Yesterday, Claudia Ortiz, the sole Legislative Assembly deputy from the VAMOS political party, stated that VAMOS is emerging as “the only alternative” to counterbalance the ruling party amid ARENA’s internal conflict. Ortiz made the statement during a Dialogo 21 TV … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
President Nayib Bukele: Non-violent Criminals Can Receive Training and Repay Their Debt to Society
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced yesterday that 48,000 prisoners in the trust phase are being trained in different trades to carry out prison work and pay off their debt to society. President Bukele shared a video highlighting the transformation of … Read more
Insights Into the 2024 Salvadoran Elections Results: Democracy in Action!
The 2024 Salvadoran Elections marked a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. It was the first time an incumbent president ran for re-election in over 50 years and won with 84.65% of the votes. The elections saw Nayib Bukele’s … 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
El Salvador Political Parties: Navigating El Salvador’s Political Landscape
The political parties in El Salvador unveil a diverse spectrum of ideologies, histories, and influences. From established entities such as ARENA, PCN, and New Ideas to emerging ones such as VAMOS and Solidarity Force, each political party plays a pivotal … Read more