We are republishing on this site the column by Daniel Olmedo, a lawyer and human rights consultant specializing in international law, rule of law, and accountability in Central America. It was published on April 20 in EL FARO. On March 27, El Salvador marked four...
The launch of DoctorSV’s second phase—a teleconsultation platform that now incorporates follow-up for chronic patients—deserves attention beyond the official announcement. Incorporating technology into public administration is valuable, whether in security,...
A $100,000 donation was made by Pope Leo XIV for the expansion of the drinking water project called “Agua Segura,” according to an OSV News article citing Catholic Relief Services (CRS) alongside the Apostolic Nunciature in El Salvador. The project was...
Human rights Torture, extrajudicial executions, disappearances: the 2,094 state of exception complaints Ombudsman Caballero keeps silent about On October 6, 2025, on the eve of her second reelection as human rights ombudsman, lawyer Raquel Caballero de Guevara...
Background In January, the Legislative Assembly – controlled by the ruling party – ratified the amendment of Article 248 of the Constitution, drastically reducing space for debate and civic engagement in decisions of public interest. In July, a reform was introduced...
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) warned on Tuesday that the penal reforms enabling life sentences for minors in El Salvador are “incompatible” with international jurisprudence. In a statement, the regional body held that “the...
