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El Salvador's new wave of political exiles say history is repeating itself

El Salvador's new wave of political exiles say history is repeating itself

Washington Post6 days ago
The fiercest voices of dissent against President Nayib Bukele have long feared a widespread crackdown. They weathered police raids on their homes, watched their friends being thrown into jail and jumped between safe houses so they can stay in El Salvador.
Then they received a warning: Leave immediately. It's exile or prison.
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