Season 1 · Episode 15
The Casualties of War - Episode 7
HUMO: Murder and Silence in El Salvador
April 9, 202430m 22sExplicit
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Show Notes
In the wake of 67 murders on March 26, Nayib Bukele declares a 'state of exception' allowing arbitrary arrests based on suspicion alone. Legislation erodes fundamental rights, extending detention periods and criminalizing gang affiliation and press coverage. Journalists, including Bryan Avelar, face baseless accusations from Bukele-aligned officials and media, marking the onset of direct attacks on the press.
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