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U.S. Lowers El Salvador Travel Advisory
The U.S. lowers its travel advisory for El Salvador due to decreased crime, but cautions remain regarding the state of exception and security.
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U.s. Department Of StateAmnesty InternationalInter-American Commission On Human RightsCnnAsamblea Legislativa De El Salvador
Nayib BukeleGustavo Villatoro
- What are the criticisms surrounding El Salvador's state of exception?
- The state of exception in El Salvador has been renewed 32 times and has led to the arrest of over 83,000 people. Despite the decrease in homicides, organizations like Amnesty International and the IACHR have criticized the measure for human rights violations.
- How has the El Salvadorian government responded to the reduction in crime?
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele attributed the reduction in violence to his government's territorial control plan and the state of exception, which has been in effect since March 2022. This state of exception suspends certain constitutional rights.
- What are the remaining concerns regarding safety and security in El Salvador?
- While the U.S. acknowledges the reduction in homicides and violent crime in El Salvador, it advises its citizens to remain cautious due to ongoing concerns about crime and the implications of the state of exception, which limits due process.
- Why did the U.S. Department of State lower its travel advisory for El Salvador?
- The U.S. Department of State lowered its travel advisory for El Salvador from level 3 to level 2, citing a decrease in homicides and gang-related crime. This means U.S. citizens are advised to exercise increased caution when traveling to El Salvador.
- What travel restrictions are in place for U.S. government employees in El Salvador?
- The U.S. government advises its employees not to travel between cities or departments after dark in El Salvador, except on the highway between San Salvador and the international airport and between San Salvador and La Libertad, largely due to infrastructure concerns.