New Lines Institute’s investigation reveals that recent U.S. policy changes have effectively enabled human rights violations in El Salvador. By loosening oversight of aid and trade agreements, Washington has provided resources that the Salvadoran security apparatus can deploy against dissidents and marginalized communities.

The report documents a clear link between U.S. financial support and documented abuses, including arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, and systematic intimidation of journalists and activists. It argues that the U.S. has failed in its duty to uphold international human rights standards, turning a blind eye to the suffering of millions.

Accountability demands that the U.S. reevaluate its aid strategy, impose stricter conditions on military assistance, and support independent civil society groups in El Salvador. Only through transparent, justice‑oriented policies can the cycle of oppression be broken.

Source: New Lines Institute