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In San Salvador, judges, legal associations, and activists march to the Legislative Assembly in defense of the Constitution and against recent reforms. Photo credit: FESPAD.

Legislature Orders Judges Over 60 Into Retirement, Violating International Law and Hindering Judicial Independence
October 15, 2021
Bukele's party ousts all judges over sixty in order to increase control over the judicial branch Read more >>
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Homage to the victims of the massacre in the village of El Mozote, Morazán
Image: CISPES

Victims of El Mozote: "The Case Could See a Great Setback"
October 5, 2021
Outlandish legislative reform ousting all judges over sixty years old threatens historic case but human rights defenders will persist Read more >>
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In the spirit of struggle and resistance, El Salvador takes to the streets
September 18, 2021
On September 15, a "civic outpouring" rocked San Salvador in defense of democracy Read more >>
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Street art in El Salvador rejecting Bitcoin: “Profits for the rich, a swindle for the poor. No to Bitcoin”
Photo: CISPES

Bitcoin Law implementation in El Salvador met with widespread rejection
September 10, 2021
Amidst protest, criticisms, and doubt, Bitcoin began circulating as “unrestricted legal currency” on September 7 Read more >>
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March in San Salvador convenved by Resistance and Popular Rebellion Bloc Sept 1

A march against Bukele's imposition of a law to make Bitcoin national legal tender drew hundreds on Sept 1 in San Salvador.

Ruling by loyalist court upends Constitution to allow Bukele to run for reelection
September 5, 2021
Youth-led protests continue in San Salvador in response to latest power grab Read more >>
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