Noah Bullock

Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal, brings his insights on human rights in Central America. He discusses the brutal realities of El Salvador's prison system and the alarming alliance between Donald Trump and President Nayib Bukele. The conversation highlights Bukele's authoritarian tactics, including mass detentions and public fear manipulation, threatening democratic ideals. Bullock also sheds light on the risks faced by activists fighting against such regimes, emphasizing the urgent need for global awareness and support.

Noah Bullock, Executive Director of Cristosal, sheds light on the intense crackdown on dissent in El Salvador under President Nayib Bukele. He discusses recent arrests of opposition figures like journalist Ruth López, emphasizing the chilling impact on freedom of expression. Bullock explores the terrifying conditions in detention centers and Bukele's authoritarian maneuvers to consolidate power. The conversation also critiques U.S. policies that inadvertently support Bukele's repressive regime, underscoring the urgent need for human rights advocacy.

Noah Bullock, executive director of Cristosal, sheds light on the troubling imprisonment of Ruth Eleonora López, a fierce anti-corruption attorney in El Salvador. Bullock discusses López’s significant role in exposing government abuses and the harsh conditions within the country’s prison system, which has resulted in numerous deaths. Nick Turse highlights the U.S. government's controversial outsourcing of immigration detention to nations with poor human rights records, revealing the alarming lack of transparency in these arrangements.