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Attorney General Douglas Melendez (left) addresses the press. (Photo: D1/Rodrigo Sura)

Salvadorans in the Exterior Demand Attorney General Act with Impartiality
September 30, 2016
The Salvadoran community abroad questioned Attorney General's commitment to fighting corruption and close relationship with US Embassy. Read more >>
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Funes in 2009 at the popular celebration of his inauguration. (Photo by Laura Embree-Lowry)

Right Wing Threats Drive a Former President to Seek International Protection
September 22, 2016
Amidst corruption allegations and media attacks, Mauricio Funes, receives political asylum in Nicaragua. Read more >>
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Jean Manes, the US Ambassador to El Salvador, was recently accused of overstepping diplomatic protocol (Photo: US Embassy in San Salvador)

US Intervention in El Salvador’s Legislature Reflects Political Bias in Anti-Corruption Fight
September 14, 2016
Pressure on the country’s Attorney General to pursue a political agenda has heightened political tension in El Salvador Read more >>
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Human rights activists at a procession commemorating the Jesuit massacre.

New Opportunities for Justice at Home, Uncertain Future for International Cases
September 9, 2016
The decision to reverse the 1993 Amnesty Law, has removed a major barrier to prosecuting Civil War-era crimes. Read more >>
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Legislative Assembly Approves Culture Law (Image by Transparencia Activa)

Legislature Approves Law to Protect and Promote National Culture
August 30, 2016
Among the beneficiaries of the law are artists, youth and indigenous communities. Read more >>
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