Cristosal, El Salvador's leading human rights organization, is shutting down its operations after 25 years due to increased threats from President Nayib Bukele's administration. The organization cites legal harassment, espionage, and defamation campaigns as fueling the unsafe environment. Moving operations to Guatemala and Honduras, the group links its decision to the recent arrest of activist Ruth Lopez, labeling it a critical moment of repression. There is a concerning trend of exiled journalists and activists in El Salvador, indicating a broader pattern of intimidation and control by the government.
Cristosal, the most prominent human rights group in El Salvador, is shutting down its operations due to escalating threats from President Nayib Bukele's government, citing legal and administrative harassment.
Noah Bullock, executive director of Cristosal, stated that the organization's targeting has forced a choice between exile and prison following increasing repression under Bukele.
Cristosal's closure comes after the arrest of human rights activist Ruth Lopez, which was described as a breaking point for the organization facing Bukele's oppressive tactics.
The loss of Cristosal coincides with a wave of departures among journalists and activists in El Salvador, highlighting a broader climate of fear.
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