Julia Evelin Martínez

Julia Evelin Martínez is an economist known for her critical analysis of public infrastructure projects in El Salvador. Recently, she described the construction of the Los Chorros segment of the Pan-American highway, costing $561 million, as an 'Elefante Blanco'—a term used to denote costly projects that yield little benefit. Martínez has raised concerns about transparency in the project's financing and management, highlighting issues related to loans from the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) and the lack of proper documentation and technical studies for the awarded contract. Her advocacy for accountability in government actions has led to calls for an interpellation of the Minister of Public Works, emphasizing the need for clarity and responsibility in public spending.