Cristosal Evacuates Amid Government Repression in El Salvador

Cristosal, a leading human rights organization in El Salvador, has evacuated its staff amid escalating government repression under President Nayib Bukele. The group, which has worked for 25 years to combat corruption and promote human rights, faced mounting harassment, including police surveillance and legal threats.

The government's intensified crackdown on dissent has led to the arrest of its advocates and the suspension of operations. This departure signals a troubling trend for civil society in El Salvador, where Bukele has consolidated power and curtailed civil liberties under a declared state of exception.

As Cristosal and other activists flee to avoid persecution, the implications for transparency and accountability in the country become increasingly dire.