El Salvador Defense Minister Opposes Reinstating State of Exception, CNDS to Decide

Defense Minister Enrique Rodríguez Burchard publicly stated he does not recommend reinstating the state of exception for crime-fighting, deferring the final decision to the National Defense and Security Council (CNDS). This marks a notable shift from the government's prior reliance on emergency measures, though the minister's stance may not reflect the president's position. The outcome will signal whether El Salvador's security policy is softening or maintaining its hardline approach.