A recently passed law in El Salvador has sparked outrage among human rights groups and critics, who see it as a significant assault on freedom of expression and a tool for censorship directed at organizations opposing President Nayib Bukele. The legislation, which bypassed standard procedures and faced accusations of authoritarian tactics, mandates that groups receiving foreign funds register and pay a hefty tax. Advocates argue this regulation echoes similar oppressive measures in repressive regimes across the globe, such as Nicaragua and Venezuela, raising concerns about the future of democracy and dissent in El Salvador.
Human rights groups, politicians and experts have sharply criticised a law approved by El Salvador's Congress as a censorship tool, designed to silence and criminalise dissent by non-governmental organisations.
Bukele first tried to introduce a similar law in 2021, but after strong international backlash, it was never brought for a vote by the full Congress.
Critics warn that the law falls in line with measures passed by governments in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus and China.
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