Anti-Militarism: News & Updates

In El Salvador, defending human rights is becoming a criminal act. Members of the NGO UNIDEHC—lawyers, advocates, and community leaders—are facing raids, arrests, and even Interpol notices for standing up to forced evictions and state abuses. Human rights defender Fidel Zavala now faces three criminal cases and was returned to the very prison where he had denounced torture and death. This isn’t just repression—it’s retaliation, and it sends a chilling message to anyone who dares to speak out.

Family separations are back — and happening in the shadows.
The Trump administration is once again tearing children from their parents, not just at the border but across the U.S. Leaked records, firsthand accounts, and legal filings reveal a chilling strategy: coerce deportation by threatening — or carrying out — family separation.

Brazil’s digital payment system PIX has sparked a new flashpoint with the Trump administration, which accuses it of undercutting U.S. tech giants. Brazil calls the investigation a threat to its sovereignty and a broader attempt to weaken its independence, as PIX becomes a global model for reducing reliance on the U.S. financial system.

The Supreme Court has allowed immigration agents to resume “roving patrols” in Los Angeles, targeting people based on race, language, or job—despite concerns of racial profiling. This lifts a previous court order that blocked such practices for violating constitutional rights. The decision, backed by the Court’s conservative majority, has sparked backlash for endangering civil liberties, especially for Latino U.S. citizens. The broader lawsuit is still ongoing.

Venezuelan men freed from an El Salvador prison share shocking stories of abuse they suffered while being held there. After months in captivity, they describe beatings, torture, and sexual assault in terrible conditions. Their testimonies shed light on the brutal treatment they faced at the hands of Salvadoran guards, with U.S. involvement raising urgent questions about responsibility and accountability. 

8. August 2025

Mass deportations are raising serious human rights concerns. As governments increase the number of people being sent back to their home countries, the impact on families, communities, and individuals is devastating. This article explores the dangers and ethical issues surrounding large-scale deportations and their long-lasting effects.

Amidst growing fear in migrant communities because of the Trump administration’s sweeping immigrant crackdown, thousands of migrants have been returning to their home countries, now becoming known as a “reverse migration.” Many are forced to retrace their perilous journeys North, crossing the treacherous jungles of the Darien Gap, boarding cargo boats traversing choppy Pacific waters, or undertaking long bus journeys that are subject to the constant threat of illegally armed groups. Not only is this journey extremely risky, but it is an increasingly costly endeavor. This forces those without the means to pay for safer alternatives to become stranded in inhumane conditions, often falling victim to violence and vulnerable to exploitation.