A Salvadoran photojournalist, Diego Andres Rosa Rosales, was arrested in Seville, Spain, on January 2, 2025, while seeking asylum. The Salvadoran Press Association reported the arrest was based on an Interpol warrant issued by El Salvador's government, which has accused him of criminal association. The association stated that over 50 journalists have fled El Salvador in six months due to fear of arrest for criticizing President Nayib Bukele. Bukele's government is known for its crackdown on gangs, but critics allege this policy is also used against dissenters. A judge will decide on extradition proceedings.