Amnesty International Highlights Restrictive Laws Against Civil Society in Americas

Amnesty International released a report detailing a regional trend of restrictive laws in the Americas that undermine civil society organizations and human rights defenders. The report focuses on laws adopted between 2024 and 2025 in countries including Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela, which limit the activities and funding of civil society groups.

These legislative measures have significantly affected the operational capacity of civil society organizations, restricting their ability to carry out human rights work and shrinking civic space across the region. Amnesty International's findings highlight growing challenges faced by activists and organizations striving to promote and protect human rights in these countries.