NGO reports 5 cases of domestic violence in El Salvador in January and February 2026
The organization Ormusa reported at least five cases of domestic violence in El Salvador between January and February 2026, acts that could be considered attempted feminicides and reflect the persistence of gender violence within families.
TL;DR
- At least five cases of domestic violence were recorded in El Salvador between January 1 and February 24, 2026, according to Ormusa.
- These incidents are considered potential attempted feminicides, indicating the persistence of gender violence.
- Domestic violence is present in various regions of the country, reflecting its structural nature and discriminatory cultural patterns.
- One case was reported in January and four in February, across Santa Ana, La Libertad, La Paz, and San Miguel departments.
- The increase in February signals a worrying trend and an early warning of gender violence within families.
- President Nayib Bukele claimed in January that 90% of homicides in El Salvador are due to domestic violence or alcohol-related fights.
- The Minister of Security, Gustavo Villatoro, stated that 31 of the 82 homicides in 2025 were related to family intolerance, with over 50% linked to alcohol consumption.
- Neither the president nor the minister provided further details or announced plans to prevent domestic violence.
- Ormusa data indicates at least 26 feminicides in 2025, a 33% decrease from 2024.