June 12, 2014 became a landmark date in the history of El Salvador and marked a victory for Betty Pérez, coordinator of the Salvadoran National Indigenous Coordinating Council (CCNIS). The indigenous community of this Central American country succeeded in getting the Legislative Assembly to approve an amendment to Article 63 of the Constitution of the Republic. With this amendment, the indigenous community’s rights become expressed in the Constitution, forcing the State to create public policies that develop and protect the community.

A measure rewarding municipal parties with women on their lists became law Monday night, with 57 in favor and 14 against it, despite outspoken haredi opposition.