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El Salvador Human Rights Lawyer Arrested Amidst Government Crackdown

Ruth López, attorney and critic of President Bukele, arrested under embezzlement charges; advocates cite human rights violations and lack of due process.


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Ruth Eleonora López, a prominent human rights and anti-corruption lawyer in El Salvador, was arrested under allegations of embezzlement. Her organization, Cristosal, condemned the act as a violation of due process and a sign of the government's increasing repression of dissent. With López's detention, escalating concerns arise over the government's crackdown on civil society and critical voices. Just a week prior, Bukele's government intensified its stance against NGOs, prompting international concerns about human rights in the nation. López has been a vocal critic of Bukele’s policies, especially regarding the controversial state of emergency.

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The government of Nayib Bukele is increasingly authoritarian and uses legal measures to silence dissent, as exemplified by the arrest of Ruth López, a vocal critic of his regime.

The arrest of López, who has persistently fought for human rights and exposed government abuses, reflects the sinister trend of diminishing civil liberties in El Salvador, exacerbated by U.S. support for Bukele.

International organizations are alarmed by the arrest and urge U.S. policymakers to hold the Bukele administration accountable for its repressive actions against human rights defenders.

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