Top anti-corruption group flees El Salvador amid government crackdown
Summary
The human rights group Cristosal has moved its operations out of El Salvador due to government pressure. The move follows increased government actions against organizations and individuals who criticize or investigate the administration of President Nayib Bukele.Key Facts
- Cristosal has relocated its staff outside El Salvador to continue its work from abroad.
- The organization decided to move after claiming the government planned to criminally prosecute them.
- Ruth Lopez, a Cristosal advocate, was arrested on corruption charges in May and is still detained.
- Cristosal has been in El Salvador for 25 years, focusing on corruption investigations and human rights issues.
- President Bukele's administration began a "state of exception" in March 2022, giving the government special powers and limiting certain freedoms.
- This state of exception aims to fight gang violence but has led to widespread arrests and detentions.
- Critics say these actions also target rights groups and independent media.
- El Faro, a news outlet, also moved its operations outside the country due to similar concerns.
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