El Salvador
Wednesday 18.10.2017 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Investigative journalists threatened after publishing report on police "death squads"
Freedom of expression is under attack as two online journals received death threats after the publication of an article. Read more
Thursday 24.8.2017 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Debate over draft law's potential impact on the right to freedom of expression
A draft law that aims to prevent violence in the country, raised concern regarding potential negative impact on the right to freedom of expression Read more
Thursday 6.7.2017 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activist targeted with extortion and forced to leave home
LGBTI continue to work in a hostile environment, while respect for access to information and freedom of expression is limited. Read more
Monday 1.5.2017 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activists continue to face harassment in El Salvador
Activists from the LGBTI community in El Salvador continue to endure hate crimes and harassment. In a public hearing before the Inter- American Commission on Human Rights, LGBTI activists explained the challenges they face in the country. Read more
Friday 3.3.2017 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Civil society targeted with surveillance
Two Salvadoran CSOs, FUSADES and FUNDE, were the victims of espionage from unknown sources. Read more
Monday 14.11.2016 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Four gang members convicted of assassinating journalist
Four members of Mara Salvatrucha were sentenced to 20 years in prison due to their participation in the murder of Nicolás Humberto García, an indigenous community radio journalist. Read more
Thursday 15.9.2016 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Threats against media undermine freedom of expression in El Salvador
Local newspapers and journalists receive threats as El Salvador drops 13 places in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index. Read more
Thursday 21.7.2016 El Salvador - Latest Developments -
Community radio station director murdered in El Salvador
Demonstrations took place demanding the restoration of water services, but no cases of violence were reported. In an unrelated incident, a community radio journalist was killed by unidentified assailants. Read more