Video / Latin America & Caribbean 26 February 2021 1 minute What's at Stake in El Salvador's Elections? Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print The aftermath of El Salvador’s bloody civil war in the 1980’s saw a gradual building-up of the country’s democratic checks and balances. With elections to the legislative assembly set to take place on 28 February, these standards have been put to the test. In this video Crisis Group’s Analyst for Central America, Tiziano Breda, sets out what is - and what has been - at stake in the run-up to these elections and beyond. Related Tags El Salvador More for you Report / Latin America & Caribbean Miracle or Mirage? Gangs and Plunging Violence in El Salvador Also available in Also available in Español Op-Ed / Latin America & Caribbean A Bargain Worth Making? Bukele and The Gangs of El Salvador