El Salvador Accountability Act: Sanctions for Human Rights Violations
This act imposes sanctions on the government of El Salvador, including asset blocking and travel bans for officials responsible for gross human rights violations. The goal is to pressure Salvadoran authorities to adhere to international standards, potentially impacting regional stability and international relations.
Key points
Imposition of financial and visa sanctions on key Salvadoran government officials, including the president and ministers, and other individuals involved in human rights abuses.
Prohibition of loans and credit from U.S. financial institutions and foreign exchange transactions with sanctioned individuals.
Suspension of U.S. financial assistance to the government of El Salvador and opposition to loans from international financial institutions, with an exception for humanitarian aid.
Requirement for the U.S. President to report on imposed sanctions and the use of cryptocurrency by the Salvadoran government for corruption or sanctions evasion.
Sanctions can be lifted if the Salvadoran government ceases human rights violations and actions infringing on U.S. citizens' rights, but not before 4 years.
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