Human Rights Watch warns El Salvador's new cybersecurity laws could lead to censorship and threaten press freedom.

Human Rights Watch warns that new cybersecurity and data protection laws in El Salvador could threaten press freedom and privacy. Approved by the Legislative Assembly on Nov. 12, these laws establish a State Cybersecurity Agency led by a presidential appointee. The agency can order the deletion of online information, potentially leading to censorship. Critics fear these measures could be used to silence critics and limit transparency.

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