René Gustavo Escobar Álvarez

René Gustavo Escobar Álvarez is the Attorney General of El Salvador, serving from 2022 to 2025. His administration has been noted for implementing significant transformations in the country's legal and criminal justice systems, focusing on balancing punitive efficiency with victim support and crime prevention. Under his leadership, the Attorney General's Office has restructured its institutional framework, adopted technological advancements for legal case management, and prioritized the needs of vulnerable groups, especially children and women affected by violence. His approach reflects a shift towards a more humane and effective justice system, although it also faces challenges related to social inequalities and access to justice.