
Organizaciones sociales rechazamos las acciones de la Asamblea Legislativa, pues ponen en riesgo la paz y el bienestar de los salvadoreños y salvadoreñas
- Demandamos a la Asamblea Legislativa y al presidente Nayib Bukele que restauren el orden democrático del país y que se abstengan de continuar con estas acciones equivocadas que solo ponen en peligro el bienestar y la paz que con tanta dificultad ha costado ir alcanzando.
- Solicitamos a las organizaciones y pueblos hermanos de otros países que nos acompañen en este grave momento y presionen a sus Estados a pronunciarse en favor del Estado de derecho y el respeto a los derechos humanos en El Salvador.
- Solicitamos a organismos internacionales y países amigos que observen lo que está ocurriendo en nuestro país y llamen al Gobierno y la Asamblea Legislativa a respetar los mecanismos y principios de la democracia.
- En el país, muchos piensan que lo que está sucediendo no les afecta directamente, pero se equivocan; la destrucción de la democracia nos perjudicará a todos tarde o temprano. No hay excusa para la pasividad. Quedarnos callados en estos momentos nos hará cómplices de lo que pase después. Por ello, invitamos a la población salvadoreña a no reconocer como legítimos a los funcionarios que fueron elegidos para sustituir a los magistrados de la Sala de lo Constitucional y al Fiscal General. El pueblo quiere cambios que profundicen la democracia y lleven a la justicia social; no eligió a otra cúpula para que se aproveche del poder para sus intereses.
We, the undersigned social organizations which represent thousands of our compatriots, condemn the removal of the justices of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General of the Republic of El Salvador by the new Legislative Assembly given that it is an illegal and unconstitutional act with the dangerous intent of centralizing power in one person and one political party in opposition to the common good. We know, by virtue of our own experience, that the concentration of power only generates pain and suffering for our people and we do not want to see history repeats itself.
We do not seek to defend specific people; our intent is to defend the Rule of Law that ensures human rights for the entire population. The action by the members of the Legislative Assembly who voted to remove constitutionally elected authorities generates instability and conflict in the country, reduces the possibility of human and economic development, and increases the risk of human rights violations. El Salvador does not need this.
The Salvadoran population wants change in the actions of politicians. This is the reason why it voted for a party that offered new ideas, but the events of May 1st do not reflect these hopes. Acting without respect for the law is a reversal of the country’s progress towards the construction of democracy.
Therefore,
- We demand that the Legislative Assembly and President Nayib Bukele restore the democratic order of the country, and that they abstain from continuing with these mistaken actions that only place in danger the wellbeing and peace that has been so difficult to attain.
- We ask civil society organizations and our sisters and brothers from other nations to accompany us in these difficult moments and to pressure your governments to speak up in favor of the Rule of Law and the respect for human rights in El Salvador.
- We appeal to international organizations and friendly countries to observe what is happening in our country and to call upon the Government and the Legislative Assembly to respect democratic processes and principles.
- Many in this country believe that what is happening does not affect them directly, but they are mistaken. The destruction of democracy will harm us all, sooner or later. There is no excuse for inaction. If we remain silent now, it will make us complicit to what happens next. For this reason, we invite the Salvadoran people to refrain from recognizing the legitimacy of the public officials who were elected to replace the Supreme Court justices and the Attorney General. The people want changes that deepen democracy and bring social justice. They did not elect a different body to exert power for their own interests.
San Salvador, May 3, 2021




