Socialism in El Salvador has been influenced by various political movements and historical events, particularly during the civil war in the 1980s. The Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a leftist guerrilla group, transitioned into a political party and has promoted socialist policies aimed at reducing inequality and improving social welfare since its rise to power in the early 2000s. In recent years, the political landscape has shifted, with the emergence of new parties and leaders. The current government, led by Nayib Bukele, has distanced itself from traditional socialist policies, focusing instead on populism and modernization, which has sparked debates about the future of socialism in the country.