Description
Constitution of El Salvador
Book Summary
This edition contains the complete text of the 1996 Constitution of El Salvador, a foundational document that reflects the process of national pacification and reconciliation after twelve years of civil war. The reader will find the Salvadoran Magna Carta with its successive reforms since 1982, including those derived from the Chapultepec Peace Accords. An essential reference work for understanding the current legal and political framework of El Salvador, presented in a manageable pocket format.
What is it about?
The 1996 Constitution of El Salvador is the result of a key historical process. On January 16, 1992, at Chapultepec Castle (Mexico), the peace accords were signed between the Salvadoran government and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), which ended twelve years of armed conflict. Under the supervision of the United Nations, compliance with these agreements involved a profound reform of the Magna Carta. This volume includes the constitutional text with the amendments made from 1982 to 1996, offering a complete view of the country's legal evolution during a crucial period.
Main Topics
- Salvadoran constitutional law
- Peace and national reconciliation processes
- Constitutional reforms derived from international agreements
- Legal framework of the State of El Salvador
- Foundational legal texts of Central America
Who is it recommended for?
Students and professionals of law, political science, and international relations, as well as researchers interested in the contemporary history of El Salvador and democratic transition processes. It is also a reference work for anyone wishing to understand the country's legal foundations.
What this book provides
- Direct access to the full text of the Salvadoran Constitution with its reforms up to 1996.
- Understanding of the historical and political context that shaped the current Magna Carta.
- Practical reference tool in pocket format for study and professional work.
- Perspective on the legislative evolution of El Salvador in a period of fundamental change.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts, Constitutional and administrative law
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: January 2005
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 108 g
Editorial Assessment
A concise and functional edition of the Constitution of El Salvador, ideal for those who need a copy for quick reference. Its main value lies in including the reforms derived from the Peace Accords, a milestone in the country's history. Although brief, it fulfills its purpose as a reference text for students and legal professionals.