Facing threats, leading human rights group exits El Salvador

Executive director of the NGO Cristosal, Noah Bullock (C) speaks next to director of research Rene Valiente (L), Abraham Abrego (2nd R), director of the strategic litigation and Guatemalan lawyer Rafael Cruz (R) during a press conference in Guatemala City on July 17, 2025.

El Salvador's most prominent human rights group says it's been forced into exile, citing threats and harassment from the government of President Nayib Bukele.

(Image credit: JOHAN ORDONEZ)