Social movement leaders identify parallels between Bukele administration and those of other neoconservative and authoritarian governments in the region

To our members, the organized labor movement, the working class, the Salvadoran people, and the international community, we DECLARE: that the arrival of the United National Collective of Workers (UNTRAC) to the Executive Board of the Union of Workers of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (STISSS) was thanks to an effort of unity in action and struggle and which has overcome many difficulties in order to stay.

The Bukele Administration is attempting an illegal takeover of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute Workers' Union (STISSS), the country's largest union.

1.23.92 - A ‘National Reconciliation Law’ is passed thereby pardoning all insurgents for “political crimes.” This forgiveness of insurgency was a necessary pre-condition for the FMLN to be able to participate in political life. However, this amnesty will not cover anyone identified by the UN Truth Commission as having committed “grave acts of violence” during the civil war i.e. war crimes and crimes against humanity.

To find out if your Representative is already a co-sponsor of H.R. 1945, the Berta Caceres Human Rights in Honduras Act, check the official list here.

To call their office, use the capitol switchboard and give your ZIP code to be connected: (202) 224-3121. When you reach the office, ask for whomever handles foreign policy.

If your Rep is a co-sponsor, use the following sample script:

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