U.S. Congress Updates Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors List – Section 353 September 20, 2021 The Secretary of State announced the transmittal to Congress of an update to the report required by Section 353 of the United States States – Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, known as the Corrupt and Undemocratic Actors List. The updated report ... Read More»

STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON September 5, 2021 Salvadoran Re-Election Ruling Undermines Democracy The United States government condemns the September 3 ruling by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of El Salvador, which authorized immediate presidential re-election in contravention of the Salvadoran constitution.  The Salvadoran constitution clearly prohibits presidential incumbents from re-election to a consecutive term.  This ruling is a direct result of the decision on May 1 by the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly to remove the sitting justices of the Constitutional Chamber and install replacements ... Read More»