Public perception of police and military abuse in El Salvador 2024

Published by
Jose Sanchez,
Apr 29, 2025

During December 2024, around 16.1 percent of respondents have seen a police officer physically abuse another person. In contrast, only 1.6 percent were victims of police abuse themselves. Some of the most common crimes in El Salvador are robbery, theft, and extortion.  

Exposure to police and military abuse in El Salvador as of December 2024, by type

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Release date

2025

Region

El Salvador

Survey time period

December 5 to 17, 2024

Number of respondents

1,266 respondents

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