Juan Carlos Ortiz Ascencio

Juan Carlos Ortiz Ascencio is the director of the Colonia Tazumal school in western El Salvador, where he has been vocal about the challenges faced by students and teachers amid the recent militarization of the education system under President Nayib Bukele. Ascencio has expressed concerns over the government's strict measures requiring students to adhere to a new dress code and behavioral expectations, emphasizing that such regulations should not come at the cost of a supportive and inclusive educational environment.