El Salvador
El Salvador
Population
6,194,126
Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Income Group
Lower middle income
Female Population
3,255,043
% of Women in the Workforce
50%

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QuestionAnswerSource
Is there a small claims court or a fast track procedure for small claims?YesDecreto Legislativo No 705, del 9 de septiembre de 1999 (original language), Art. 2
If so, what is the maximum amount for a small claim (as a percentage of income per capita)?85%Decreto Legislativo No 705, del 9 de septiembre de 1999 (original language), Art. 2
Does a woman’s testimony carry the same evidentiary weight in court as a man’s ?YesNo restriction could be located.
Do adult unmarried women need permission from a guardian in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?NoNo restriction could be located.
Do adult married women need permission from their husbands in order to initiate legal proceedings in court?NoNo restriction could be located.