Legal proceedings initiated in El Salvador and Mexico over unpaid child support

In El Salvador, a court in Santa Ana approved a conciliation agreement for Mario Arcides C., 40, regarding unpaid child support. The defendant agreed to pay $1,840 in arrears, covering outstanding installments from July 2022 to August 2023, including accrued interest and bonuses. The debt will be settled in two installments of $920, scheduled for November 30 and December 23, 2026.

In Mexico, a man identified as Luis Antonio R. A. has been formally linked to a criminal process in Yucatán for failing to meet court-ordered alimony and child support obligations. Following an investigation by the State Attorney General's Office, a judge determined that the defendant had failed to make full or timely payments to his former partner and two children since March 2024. The court has granted a two-month period for complementary investigation and maintained precautionary measures, including restrictions on leaving the state.