State of emergency in El Salvador Commentary El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, is attempting to respond to the ongoing violence in the country by declaring a state of emergency. Critics see this predominantly as a militarisation of politics and a further step towards the breakdown of democracy. By Ingrid Wehr
Reproductive Rights in El Salvador Video This short documentary tells the story of women fighting for reproductive justice in El Salvador, where abortion is illegal under any circumstances.
Sentenced because of Abortion: A Visit in the Ilopango Women’s Prison, El Salvador Due to the absolute ban on abortion in El Salvador, women are frequently imprisoned for up to 30 years. Although the topic is part of the public debate, legislative changes are far from being realized. By Gaby Küppers and Gert Eisenbürger
Condenadas por Aborto: Visita a Mujeres en la Prisión de Ilopango, El Salvador La criminalización del aborto supone que las mujeres se enfrenten hasta 30 años de prisión. La cuestión ya es parte del debate público aunque los cambios legislativos son aún una meta difícil de alcanzar. By Gaby Küppers and Gert Eisenbürger
Trapped: Sexual Violence, Feminicide, Femicidal Suicide and Feminist Demonstrations The criminalization of abortion, one of the many forms of violence against women, is the main cause of preventable maternal deaths in El Salvador. By Morena Herrera
