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El Salvador's Crackdown on Dissent Deepens Human Rights Crisis

7/18/2025

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In El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele's regime escalates its assault on dissent, forcing the human rights group Cristosal to evacuate and halt operations. Activists like Ruth López confront baseless charges, reflecting a troubling trend reminiscent of authoritarianism in Latin America. This crackdown has sparked a wave of departures among critics and civil society advocates, deepening the crisis.

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In El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele's regime escalates its assault on dissent, forcing the human rights group Cristosal to evacuate and halt operations. Activists like Ruth López confront baseless charges, reflecting a troubling trend reminiscent of authoritarianism in Latin America. This crackdown has sparked a wave of departures among critics and civil society advocates, deepening the crisis.