San Salvador Times
The Pulse of El Salvador’s Transformation
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025
San Salvador Times
El Salvador Faces Accusations of Political Repression
Opposition figures and exiles say history is repeating itself
A growing number of Salvadoran political exiles claim the country is experiencing a resurgence of authoritarianism under President Nayib Bukele, with dissenters facing detention, surveillance, or forced exile.
Critics argue that harsh security measures and the mass incarceration campaign, originally aimed at gangs, have evolved into tools for silencing opposition voices, evoking memories of the country’s past repressive regimes.
Critics argue that harsh security measures and the mass incarceration campaign, originally aimed at gangs, have evolved into tools for silencing opposition voices, evoking memories of the country’s past repressive regimes.
