El Salvador: Proposed law undermines civil democratic space
Transparency International is deeply concerned about the imminent approval of the ‘foreign agents bill’ put forward by the government of President Nayib Bukele in El Salvador that would severely handicap the work of civil society organisations (CSOs) and independent media. We call on the El Salvador’s Legislative Assembly to reject the draft bill that stands for approval and guarantee that all laws respect human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of El Salvador. This draft bill is a blatant attempt to control and limit the work of CSOs, which benefit citizens with access to
