Why Foreign Agents of Al Salvador President Boukele are fueling the law Democratic concerns? world News

San Salvador: Human rights organizations, politicians and experts have rapidly criticized a law approved by the Congress of Al Salvador, which is in the form of censorship tools, designed to silence and criminalize in the Central American nation, which have long been important by President Naib Bowkele.The law proposed by Bukele was passed by a Congress on Tuesday night under the strong control of its new ideas, and ignored general legislative processes. Bukele first tried to introduce a uniform law in 2021, but was never brought to vote by full Congress after a strong international backlash.Bukele said that the purpose of the law is to limit foreign influence and corruption. This comes after the government taking several steps, which has worried that the country can enter a new wave of cracks. Critics warned that it in line with measures passed by autocratic governments in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Russia, Belarus and China. Here is more information about the root of criticism: What does the law say? Any – individual or organization, local or foreign – who works in the interest of a foreign unit or receives foreign funds to work in L Salvador, is necessary to register under the law. Every payment, whether in cash, goods, or services, will be made for groups that will be subject to 30 percent tax. In the final law passed, it is not specified how money from tax will be used. While the United States also has a law, which requires individuals working on behalf of foreign institutions and governments, is far wider in the scope of bouquet and give them more powers. It is quite common to depend on international aid dollar in poor countries in Latin America, as it is often difficult to raise money in its countries. Analysts say that the law may include a comprehensive definition of a “foreign agent”:– Human rights organization – Community Association – Independent Media Outlet – Foreign-funded startup or business – Religious group – International Assistance Agencies New rules that control NGOs The law creates a new government body, called the Registry of RAEX, or foreign agents, which will have wide powers, which include requirements for registration, approval of applications or refusing applications, renewing registrations or demanding documents or information at any time. Some NGOs may apply for exceptions, but Raex will decide who can work in the country. Around 8,000 NGOs work in Al Salvador and often depend on foreign donations due to lack of funds available in the Central American nation. Some of those groups have been with a long time and have criticized some of their functions, which involves waiving major constitutional rights to demand reunion on the country’s gang and demand reconstruction despite clear constitutional prohibition. Rules have to be followed:– They have to register with RAEX and report the source and purpose of all donations. – They should keep complete accounting records, use banks for transactions and follow money laundering laws. – They cannot work without registration. – They cannot engage in the tasks seen as political activities or public system or threats to national security. – They cannot use foreign donations for undeclared activities or share information from foreign donors, without labeling it. Violation of rules may lead to a fine between $ 100,000 to $ 250,000, and can stop possible. Why now? Critics say that the bouquel revived the law as they have now consolidated power in all the branches of the government. His political alliance with US President Donald Trump has embraced him. Bukele announced the law when a violent action was ended by the police after a protest near his house and two people were arrested. It comes after several tricks by the bouquet that has expressed concern that the self-known “the best dictator of the world” is breaking on dissatisfaction. – Two days before the law was passed, the government arrested an anti -corruption lawyer along with Christosal, one of the most vocal critics of the bouquet. – The government arrested the heads of the bus companies to convince an order from the bouquet posted on its social media. – Journalists along with investigative news organization El Faro said that they had to flee the country after receiving the word, the government was preparing his arrest order after publishing the report on the link of the gangs by the government. What are the critics saying? Opposition MP Claudia Ortiz called the law a “powerful equipment for censorship” and said that it assigns excessive levels of control to the President. “It is clear that exemption will only be given to groups that align with the government, while those who highlight corruption or misconduct will be punished,” he said. – NGO Justicia Social Y Controller Syudadana’s lawyer Roxana Cardona said: “Foreign agent law tries to suppress organizations that promote civil participation or support groups of margins that neglect the state.” – Director of Eduardo Escobar, Accohation Ciudadana, said: “This is part of the government’s growing repression. It affects constitutional rights such as freedom of expression and freedom of the Sangh.” – Advocate and analyst Basi Rios said: “The goal is to control the funding of civil society, especially important organizations of the government.”