In spite of some valuable initiatives to stregnthen the rule of law and tackle impunity in the region, l2018 has seen organised crime thrive throughout the continent. Español

In its Homicide Round-Up, InSight Crime looks into the murder rates country by country and the factors behind them. Español.

2018 has been a year of great achievements and challenges for the women’s rights movement. The absolution of Imelda Cortez, the Green Tide and Bolsonaro in Brazil represent simultaneous progression and digression. Español

The judge of the case of Imelda Cortez, accused of intent of homicide after giving birth on the toilet in her home, has declared her innocent. However, many challenges remain for reproductive freedom in El Salvador. Español

Whilst we await the postponed trial of Imelda Cortez for the 17th of December, the battle to tear down legal barriers that stand in the way of gender equality looks set to continue for Central American women. Español

El Mozote survivors do everything, tirelessly, to demand justice and to make sure that no one has to live through what they faced ever again. Español

Nine years after its historic win at the polls, the left in El Salvador is far from having an option of standing for a third term. Why? What happened? Español

Terrified children kept in cages disturbed the world. And then, president Trump, on camera, resumed his cynical show, smiled, and signed an executive order to keep refugee families together. Español

Only a profound change in the country’s economic model, a policy of victim assistance, and engagement in community dialogue with those who want to put crime behind them, can improve El Salvador's prospects. Español

Across the region, women are forging alternative paths to real peace and security, rejecting militarisation and violence. They do this at great personal risk. Español

The Trump administration continues to play a macabre numbers game with the lives of immigrants in its latest act of cancelling Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadoran nationals. Spanish

In recent years, El Salvador’s street gangs have begun to exert influence in the country’s security sector and local governments. But the country has a long history of state-sponsored violence. Español

There are many underlying causes of why people join gangs. The lesson of past policies is that mano dura strategies only lead to more violence and are not effective. Español

Since January 2015, the war opposing criminal gangs and the State has resulted in 15.000 dead. Attempts at truce have been unsuccessful. Fear has taken over the country. Español

The reopening of El Mozote case brings a historic opportunity for truth and justice; the State and the public prosecution must rise to the challenge. Español

“I am glad the cards are now on the table and there is not a hidden agenda. Because then we can fight accordingly.” Español

The Constitutional Chamber of El Salvador surprised everyone by declaring unconstitutional the Amnesty Law that granted amnesty for crimes against humanity committed during the civil war between 1980 and 1992. Español

As the door finally opens for war criminals to face justice in El Salvador, the law can start serving the country's poor. Español

Despite several protests, US authorities have not yet backed down from arresting immigrant high school students on their way to school. Español

As the Zika virus ravaging Latin America moves northward, in El Salvador, the debate focuses on the struggle for reproductive justice. Español Português