Repeated threats to cut aid signal a return to fear-mongering tactics to support conservative factions in El Salvador

House Members called on the State Department to publicly adopt a position of neutrality.

In recent months, El Salvador’s right-wing has been busy exercising their control over the media to manipulate threats from the Trump Administration, the U.S. Ambassador and Senator Marco Rubio to cut aid towards El Salvador as a way to smear the current FMLN government and impact voter turn out in support of the FMLN. Salvadorans deserve the opportunity to elect the candidate they believe is the most capable and most committed to their needs, not based on fear of retaliation from politicians in the US.

1) Call the Congressional Switchboard at 202-225-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative (They will ask for your ZIP code and patch you through) [Can't make a call? Click here to send an email]

2) Identify yourself as a constituent and ask to speak to whomever handles foreign affairs. You can say you are calling about the upcoming Presidential elections in El Salvador.

3) Use the following script as a guide. Feel free to personalize with your own experience!

2018 was a very busy year for the Salvadoran social movements, including constant mobilization to defend the right to water.

Tomar Acción

Take Action In Solidarity with El Salvador

Conozca algunas de los donates que hacen posible nuestro labor!

"Apoyo a CISPES porque continuar la lucha para la justicia social y un pais enfocado en el pueblo significa continuar el sueno y sacrificio de miles de mis compatriotas Salvadoreñas que dieron su vida por esta visión. - Padre Carlos, New York City

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