Democratic Nationalist Organization

The Democratic Nationalist Organization (ORDEN) was a large, secretive, and predominantly rural paramilitary organization formed in El Salvador during the 1960s. It operated under the National Conciliation Party (PCN) government and played a role in supervising voting, particularly in rural areas, to ensure the victory of the PCN's candidates. ORDEN's activities were part of a broader pattern of military rule and political control in El Salvador that lasted for decades. The organization's existence and influence highlight the complex political landscape and the methods used to maintain power during that period in Salvadoran history.12