New research from the New Lines Institute reveals that U.S. aid and diplomatic backing have reinforced a regime in El Salvador that routinely violates civil liberties. The study documents a pattern of complicity, where American funding has been funneled to security forces accused of arbitrary arrests, torture, and extrajudicial killings.

Key findings show that U.S. policy, under the guise of counter‑drug initiatives, has prioritized strategic interests over the protection of vulnerable populations. The report calls for a comprehensive audit of aid streams and demands that the U.S. government hold the Salvadoran authorities accountable for documented abuses.

To achieve justice, the Institute urges international bodies to impose targeted sanctions and to support independent human rights investigations. Only through transparent accountability can the cycle of oppression be broken and true sovereignty restored.

Source: New Lines Institute