human rights advocates
Coverage of human rights advocates in the Nexus archive.
- El Salvador’s ruling party clears the way for Bukele’s 3rd term
El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, advancing his bid for a third consecutive term despite criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. Constitutional reforms approved by the party’s supermajority in the legislative assembly eliminated term limits and extended presidential terms to six years, while security policies under Bukele’s leadership have reduced homicides but led to mass imprisonments and over 500 deaths in prison.
- Europe tightens borders as new migration laws go into effect
The European Union's new Migration and Asylum Pact, effective in 2024, grants border authorities enhanced powers to quickly expel ineligible migrants through high-tech screening at border hotspots, with critics arguing it prioritizes security over humanitarian concerns and institutionalizes harsh treatment.
- What to know about the EU’s new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect
The EU is implementing the European Migration and Asylum Pact, replacing a previous system criticized as a failure. The new rules include faster border screenings, expedited asylum procedures for those from 'safe' countries, and quicker returns for rejected applicants, but member states are not fully prepared. Human rights advocates warn the pact could worsen challenges for asylum-seekers.