VOICED : El Salvador se prepara para segunda vuelt

El Salvador is preparing for the second round of presidential elections. The first round saw leftist candidate Salvador Sánchez Serén leading with 49% of the votes, ahead of right-wing Norman Quijano. Both candidates face challenges such as poverty, gang violence, and a slow economy. The country, recovering from a civil war, struggles with gang-related issues despite a truce. Sánchez Serén aims to implement social reintegration programs, while Quijano focuses on crime elimination. The economy grew by only 1.9% in 2013, with many citizens relying on remittances. Nearly 5 million voters are expected to participate in the upcoming election.

What is the main decision voters will make in the upcoming El Salvador elections?

• Whether to continue with the current president

• Whether to change the election date

• Whether to implement new voting laws

• Whether to choose between left or right political parties

What was the result of the first round of the presidential elections?

• The right-wing party won with a large margin

• The left-wing party won with a small margin

• The left-wing party led with 49% of the votes

• The elections were postponed

What was the effect of the truce between Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18?

• Increased gang violence

• A decrease in daily homicides

• An increase in extortion cases

• No significant change

What is one of the main economic challenges facing El Salvador?

• Surplus in trade balance

• High inflation rates

• Dependence on remittances

• Rapid economic growth

What percentage of El Salvador's population is considered poor?

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

• 20%