2021–22 Salvadoran political crisis

2021–22 Salvadoran political crisis
Crisi política Salvadoreña de 2021–22
Date	30 December 2021 – 16 January 2022
Location	El Salvador
Caused by	Government corruption Authoritarianism
Goals	Resignation of Orlando Pareja Palau Democratization
Methods	Protests Demonstrations Sit-ins
Status	Protests suppressed Opposition arrested
Parties to the civil conflict
Political opposition Salvation Movement for Democracy Anti-government protestors Salvadoran government Salvadoran Initiative National Police National Guard National Army Pro-government protestors
Lead figures
Adán Tamayo Navarro † Orlando Pareja Palau
Number
At least 9,000 Tens of thousands
Casualties
Death(s)	22
Injuries	853
Arrested	1,563

The 2021–22 Salvadoran political crisis occurred between 30 December 2021 and 16 January 2022 when anti-government protestors and the Salvadoran political opposition formed an opposition political party and organized protests against the government of President Orlando Pareja Palau. The crisis ended with many protestors and opposition leaders being arrested, and the controversial death of primary opposition leader Adán Tamayo Navarro.

See also

• Regime of Exception