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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
Dramatic Decline: The ARENA Political Party Lost 79.25% of Votes in the 2024 Presidential Elections
In the 2024 presidential election, the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) political party experienced a significant decrease of 79.25% in votes compared to the 2019 election. The once-influential political party obtained only 177,881 votes in the 2024 presidential elections, marking a … Read more
El Salvador Legislative Assembly: 2024-2027 Legislative Term
The 2024-2027 Salvadoran Legislature is different as it has only 60 deputies, 57 of whom are aligned with Nayib Bukele. The opposition managed to secure just three legislative seats, with ARENA claiming two and VAMOS securing one. El Salvador Legislative … Read more
MS-13 or MS13 Gang: A Comprehensive Profile of the Mara Salvatrucha Gang
The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is perhaps the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor, refugee-laden neighborhoods of 1980s Los Angeles, the gang’s reach now spans from Central America to Europe. A predatory criminal organization, the MS13 lives mostly from extortion. But the gang’s resilience owes to its strong social bonds, which are created and strengthened via … Read more
Venezuela Crime Profile: A Deep Dive into Criminal Networks, Security Forces, Prisons, and the Judicial System
Venezuela is a key transit country for drug shipments leaving Colombia for the United States and Europe. Foreign groups, particularly Colombians, have traditionally controlled Venezuela’s drug trade, attracted by poor rule of law and corruption. There is evidence, however, that beginning in the mid-2000s corrupt elements in the security … Read more
Panama Crime Profile: Criminal Groups, Security Forces, the Judicial System, and Prisons
Panama’s location connecting Central and South America has made it a key transit point for illicit trade, as well as a refuge and negotiating area for criminal organizations. Its favorable economy and the booming contraband market of the Colón Free Zone (CFZ) have long attracted international money launderers. The country’s weak judicial system and high … Read more