El tumultuoso proceso electoral de medio período de la Asamblea Nacional y las municipalidades de El Salvador concluyó de forma ordenada el 11 de marzo con pocos problemas serios. En el transcurso de los días siguientes, se retiró la propaganda de las campañas, los salvadoreños se prepararon para disfrutar de unas largas vacaciones de Semana Santa en la playa y la clase política se sumió en un análisis postelectoral de victorias y derrotas. En el seno de la Asamblea Legislativa, surgieron de inmediato las negociaciones, a medida que los dos partidos mayoritarios (ARENA y el FMLN) —ninguno obtuvo una mayoría— se lanzaban a buscar votos entre las agrupaciones políticas más pequeñas para garantizarse el éxito en torno a diversos asuntos críticos que les esperan. Ahora que ya finalizaron las elecciones del 2012, empezó de inmediato la contienda presidencial del 2104, en tanto los esperanzados candidatos compiten inmediatamente por quedar bien situados.
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March 30, 2012
El Salvador Update: March 2012
The tumultuous mid-term electoral process for El Salvador’s National Assembly and municipalities concluded in an orderly fashion on March 11th with few serious problems. In the following days, campaign propaganda came down, Salvadorans prepared for long Semana Santa vacations at the beach and the political class was immersed in post-election analysis of victories and defeats. In the National Assembly, negotiations were immediately underway as the two major parties (ARENA and the FMLN), neither with a majority, hunted for votes among smaller parties to guarantee success on critical issues ahead. With 2012 elections over, the campaign for the 2014 presidential contest began straightaway as hopeful candidates jockeyed for position.
March 12, 2012
El Salvador election: Arena party on course for win
BBC- El Salvador’s conservative opposition is on course for a narrow victory in the general election, officials say. With most votes counted, the Arena party had just under 40% to nearly 37% for the left-wing Farabundo Marti Liberation Front (FMLN). FMLN leaders have not conceded, saying the result is “practically… read more »
March 12, 2012
Special Update: The Salvadoran Elections
Salvadoran voters shift to the right: ARENA, the conservative party that held power until 2009, is once again the primary political force in El Salvador following a defeat for the left in National Assembly and municipal elections that reflects voter apathy, disillusion with promises of “change,” and profound concern about the inability of the government to control the critical public security crisis.
December 23, 2011
El Salvador: Informe Mensual – Noviembre y Diciembre de 2011
Resumen: El pueblo de El Salvador, al igual que quienes admiran este país en el exterior, se estremecieron por la muerte repentina e inesperada del Dr. Héctor Silva. En el ámbito de la política interna, la designación del Ministro de Defensa para ocupar el delicado puesto de Ministerio de Justicia… read more »
December 23, 2011
El Salvador Update: November-December 2011
Summary: People in El Salvador – along with admirers outside the country – were shaken by the sudden and unexpected death of Dr. Héctor Silva. In the realm of internal politics, the appointment of the Minister of Defense to the sensitive civilian position of Minister of Justice and Security renewed… read more »
March 19, 2009
Street Interviews with El Salvadorans on Election Day, March 15th 2009
Voter in San Marcos Vicente, Student voter in San Marcos Jorge Martinez, voter in San Marcos Mario, voter in San Marcos Jaime Lopez, Foundation of Studies for the Application of the Law (FESPAD) Hugo, voter in San Marcos
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