Deputy Claudia Ortiz.
Claudia Ortiz is a deputy in the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly from the VAMOS political party. She is a central figure in Salvadoran politics, especially among those opposing Nayib Bukele.
Claudia Ortiz studied Law at the “José Simeón Cañas” Central American University (UCA), graduating in 2010. She then pursued a Master’s degree in Political Science at the same institution in 2017.
Before entering politics, Ortiz worked for civil society organizations focusing primarily on issues related to transparency, human rights, citizen participation, and sustainable development.
Joining the VAMOS Political Party
In 2017, Claudia Ortiz joined the VAMOS party, a centrist political party that promotes democracy, transparency, and active citizen participation in political affairs.
In the 2021 legislative elections, Claudia Ortiz became the only elected candidate from VAMOS, representing the department of San Salvador.
Ortiz won her legislative seat in the 2021 elections with 15,520 votes; she received 13,133 preferential marks.
In the 2024 elections, she successfully retained her seat, securing the second-highest number of votes in the San Salvador department.
The VAMOS party’s support in the San Salvador department surged to 67,235 votes, with Deputy Ortiz’s preferential marks increasing to 69,079.
Political Stances & Human Rights Activism
Claudia Ortiz is the most vocal critic of the controversial State of Exception in the Legislative Assembly and has consistently opposed its extensions.
She has expressed concerns about human rights violations under this security measure and advocated for a more respectful approach to individual freedoms.
Deputy Ortiz has also proposed eliminating the VAT on basic food products to ease the economic burden on vulnerable Salvadoran families.
She has participated in marches and protests against policies she considers authoritarian.
Deputy Claudia Ortiz
Claudia Ortiz is one of the emerging figures in Salvadoran politics, with a clear vision and a firm commitment to human rights, transparency, and social justice.
VAMOS Deputy Claudia Ortiz is emerging as a leading voice of democratic opposition in El Salvador, aiming to build a transparent, rights-focused political alternative to President Bukele’s ruling party.
Her critical view of the current government makes her one of the country’s leading figures in Bukele’s opposition.