The Salvadoran government has not transferred 8% of the national budget to the 262 municipalities for eight months. The amount owed is approximately $ 160 million. This amount is known as “FODES”. The Salvadoran president argues that there are not enough funds and the municipalities have stated that this is the president’s way to pressure […]
The Salvadoran Government gave a proposed budget for 2021 on September 30th, this is ARPAS assessment about it: The presentation took place amid exacerbations of the permanent tension between the government and the Legislative Assembly, this time due to the refusal of the Minister of Finance, Alejandro Zelaya, to explain the use of the […]
(EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO) Last updated: June 3rd, 2021 A guide to all the published reports of corruption, nepotism and unethical purchases in El Salvador during the COVID19 pandemic: $300 dollar bonus: 100 thousand people benefitted with a $300 Government bonus were selected under unknown criteria, according to the Court of Accounts of the Republic. […]
Nelson Fuentes has resigned as Minister of Finances. El Diario de Hoy reports: Nelson Fuentes’ departure comes at a time when the government of Nayib Bukele tries to reduce criticism for the use of public funds to buy food in Mexico and, in turn, get more financing to face the loss of income due to […]