Hostile Attacks, Surveillance a Threat to El Salvador's Media

February 15, 2023 4:52 PM
Graham Keeley


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MADRID —
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele cares little for journalists or the free press, critics say. He rarely gives briefings and prefers to communicate via Twitter.

But while he does not care to be questioned too closely on his policies, analysts note that Bukele does call out media that report critically on him and his government.

Respected news websites such as El Faro and Revista Factum, which specialize in reporting on corruption, are among those targeted with accusations ranging from money laundering to false reporting.

During his time in office, Bukele’s administration is alleged to have set up what an investigative article by the Reuters news agency described as a communications “juggernaut” staffed by “paid internet trolls” who target media and opposition voices.

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