Salvadorans reject the adoption of Bitcoin as national currency
Many fear that the volatility of the cryptocurrency will affect their income and purchasing power. They condemned that it is not suitable for small vendors and only benefits the big investors and transnational companies.
Usurpation of Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office in El Salvador sparks widespread condemnation
In its first session, the new Legislative Assembly of El Salvador dismissed all the judges from the Supreme Court and the Attorney General, sparking national and international condemnation for what many have called a coup and an attack on democracy
Legislative and municipal elections in El Salvador this Sunday
The upcoming elections are crucial for the strengthening of democracy, which has suffered various setbacks under the rule of far-right President Nayib Bukele
One year after taking charge, Nayib Bukele faces severe criticism for handling of COVID-19
Salvadoran president’s first year in office has been marked by political tensions, militarization and false promises. However, his failures in handling COVID-19 are bringing more people on to the streets
Massive protests in El Salvador against President Nayib Bukele
Salvadorans are protesting over the lack of food and economic aid to poor and unemployed people, the shortage of personal protection equipment for health workers, and the delay in the return of people stranded abroad
El Salvador’s President faces criticism for violating rights of imprisoned gang members
National and international human rights organizations have condemned the president’s actions as the crackdown on inmates comes amid fears over the spread of the novel coronavirus
