Constitution of the Republic of El Salvador 1983, as amended to 2014
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English
    All Salvadorans [that are] older than eighteen years of age are citizens. (Art. 71)
  • Spanish
    Son ciudadanos todos los salvadoreños mayores de dieciocho años. (Art. 71)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English
    The political rights of the citizen are:
    …
    3) To opt for public office [cargo] complying with the requirements determined by this Constitution and the secondary laws. (Art. 72)
  • Spanish
    Los derechos políticos del ciudadano son:
    …
    3- Optar a cargos públicos cumpliendo con los requisitos que determinan esta Constitución y las leyes secundarias. (Art. 72)
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Constitution of the Republic of El Salvador 1983, as amended to 2014 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 62: “The official language of El Salvador is Castilian Spanish [castellano]. …”

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Constitution of the Republic of El Salvador 1983, as amended to 2014 (Spanish).

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