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Heavily criticized by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, Cristosal, a human rights group, has suspended operations in El Salvador due to government harassment and retaliation. Executive Director Noah Bullock cites safety concerns and legal threats, admitting a choice between prison or exile in the wake of a colleague's arrest. The government’s hardline stance on crime extends to cracking down on civil society and media.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff