The imprisoned constitutional lawyer Enrique Anaya has recently referred to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele as a "dictator."
A constitutional attorney who strongly opposes President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has been detained on accusations of "money laundering," according to the prosecution service.
Enrique Anaya, the attorney, has characterized Bukele as a "dictator." He was detained at his residence in Santa Tecla city on Saturday.
Human rights groups have indicated that this action is intended to suppress individuals who challenge the authorities.
Bukele's strict stance on dealing with El Salvador's influential gangs This popularity with voters comes at a cost, as it has caused activists to sound the alarm about an increase in arbitrary arrests and a decline in civil liberties.
What charges does Anaya face?
Images of Anaya handcuffed alongside police officers were shared on social media by the office of El Salvador's attorney general. The authorities said Anaya will be referred to the courts for "money and asset laundering."
Following the detainment of fellow attorney Ruth Lopez earlier this year, another arrest has been made. As the leader of an anticorruption division at human rights organization Cristosal, Lopez faces allegations related to embezzlement of public money during her tenure with an election tribunal roughly ten years past.
The official stance of El Salvador's constitution does not permit consecutive presidential terms, yet A Supreme Court filled with judges appointed by Bukele ruled unanimously in his favor, allowing him to proceed. , and He won reelection in February 2024. With 85% of the votes in his favor.
Bukele accuses his critics of leftist political activism and last week warned that "corrupt opposition members" are not untouchable.
'Anyone who refuses to bow down to the idol ends up in prison.'
“I am not concerned if they label me as a dictator. Being labeled a dictator would be preferable to witnessing Salvadorans being murdered in the streets,” he stated on Sunday.
On a TV show Tuesday, Anaya replied that Bukele had taken off "the mask," further stating "he is who he is."
"At this place, anyone who speaks up, anyone who offers criticism, or anyone who refuses to bow down to the idol ends up being incarcerated. Naturally, I feel fear," stated Anaya.
In his final X post on Friday, he stated that "international scrutiny of the Bukelean dictatorship is growing," pointing out the critique from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) about the arrests of López and other activists.
Edited by: Darko Janjevic
Author: John Silk (AFP, EFE)
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