Political Parties

Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front

The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front, commonly known by its Spanish acronym FMLN, is a prominent political party in El Salvador. It was founded in 1980 as a coalition of various leftist guerrilla groups that were active during the Salvadoran Civil War, which lasted from 1980 to 1992. The FMLN was named after Farabundo Martí, a revolutionary leader who fought against the Salvadoran oligarchy and was executed in 1932 after a failed uprising. The party's origins are deeply rooted in the struggle for social justice, human rights, and opposition to oppressive government…  Read more practices.

Grand Alliance for National Unity

The Salvadoran Grand Alliance for National Unity, commonly known by its Spanish acronym GANA, is a political party in El Salvador that was established in 2010. Emerging as a significant force in Salvadoran politics, GANA was founded by a group of defectors from the country's largest right-wing party, the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA). The formation of GANA marked a pivotal moment in the Salvadoran political landscape, indicating a shift towards more centrist and pragmatic policies compared to the traditional right-left divide represented by ARENA and the Farabundo Martí…  Read more National Liberation Front (FMLN), respectively.

National Coalition Party

The Salvadoran National Coalition (CNS) is a political party in El Salvador that emerged from the need to offer an alternative to the traditional political landscape dominated by two major parties, the right-wing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) and the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). The CNS positions itself as a centrist or center-right entity, aiming to bridge the gap between the polarized ends of the political spectrum in El Salvador.

The core values of the Salvadoran National Coalition revolve around promoting democracy, social justice, and econom…  Read moreic development. The party advocates for policies that encourage economic growth through free enterprise, while also emphasizing the importance of social programs to address poverty and inequality. It seeks to balance market-friendly economic policies with the need for social welfare, aiming to ensure that economic growth benefits all segments of society.

Christian Democratic Party

The Salvadoran Christian Democratic Party, known in Spanish as Partido Demócrata Cristiano (PDC), is a political party in El Salvador that has played a significant role in the country's political landscape, especially during the latter half of the 20th century. Founded in 1960, the PDC emerged as a centrist party, advocating for social justice and democracy within the framework of Christian democratic principles. Its ideology is rooted in the application of Christian teachings to social and political issues, emphasizing human rights, social equality, and the welfare of the poorest…  Read more segments of society.

Democratic Change

The Salvadoran Democratic Change (Cambio Democrático, CD) is a political party in El Salvador that was established with the aim of offering an alternative to the traditional political landscape dominated by two major parties, the right-wing Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) and the left-wing Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). The party seeks to position itself as a centrist option, advocating for policies that combine social welfare with economic growth and innovation.

The values of Cambio Democrático are rooted in social democracy, emphasizing the imp…  Read moreortance of social justice, equality, and the protection of civil liberties. The party advocates for a more inclusive political process and strives to address the needs of all Salvadorans, particularly those who are marginalized or vulnerable. It supports the idea of a mixed economy where both the state and the private sector play significant roles in promoting sustainable development and reducing poverty and inequality.

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