New El Salvador law raises censorship fears (April 6, 2022)
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El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a measure to punish anyone who shares information about gangs with up to 15 years in prison, yesterday. (El Faro) Observers say the penal code reform could lead to the censorship of journalists and more mass detentions. Opposition lawmakers warned that the reforms are a clear violation of freedom of the press, but President Nayib Bukele has a supermajority in the unicameral congress, which rubber stamps his directives.
New El Salvador law raises censorship fears (April 6, 2022)
New El Salvador law raises censorship fears…
New El Salvador law raises censorship fears (April 6, 2022)
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved a measure to punish anyone who shares information about gangs with up to 15 years in prison, yesterday. (El Faro) Observers say the penal code reform could lead to the censorship of journalists and more mass detentions. Opposition lawmakers warned that the reforms are a clear violation of freedom of the press, but President Nayib Bukele has a supermajority in the unicameral congress, which rubber stamps his directives.