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20,000 March for Pride in San Salvador Amid Fears

7/3/2025

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On June 28, a vibrant crowd of 20,000 marched for Pride in San Salvador, El Salvador, despite fears of repression. Attendee Steven Rodríguez voiced worries about potential criminalization, recalling military police crackdowns on peaceful protests. Yet, the march ended peacefully, underscoring the relentless fight for LGBTIQ+ rights under President Bukele's regime.

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On June 28, a vibrant crowd of 20,000 marched for Pride in San Salvador, El Salvador, despite fears of repression. Attendee Steven Rodríguez voiced worries about potential criminalization, recalling military police crackdowns on peaceful protests. Yet, the march ended peacefully, underscoring the relentless fight for LGBTIQ+ rights under President Bukele's regime.