executions in the world:

In 2024

0

2000 to present

0

legend:

Abolitionist
retentionist
De facto abolitionist
Moratorium on executions
Abolitionist for ordinary crimes
Committed to abolishing the death penalty

EL SALVADOR

government: republic

state of civil and political rights: Free

constitution: 20 December 1983

legal system: based on Roman and Anglo-Saxon systems

legislative system: unicameral Legislative Assembly

judicial system: Supreme Court, judges are selected by the Legislative Assembly

religion: 57% Catholic; 21% Protestant, other

death row:

year of last executions: 0-0-0

death sentences: 0

executions: 0

international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:

situation:

South America

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