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U.S. Senators Introduce Sanctions Bill Targeting El Salvador’s Bitcoin

  • Three Democratic senators introduced 'The El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025' targeting top El Salvadoran officials, including President Bukele, over human rights abuses related to the government's use of cryptocurrency.
  • The proposed bill includes sanctions such as asset freezes, visa bans, and financial restrictions on key El Salvadoran officials, while calling for investigations into the nation's Bitcoin holdings to ensure compliance with international regulations.
  • The move by U.S. senators aims to hold President Bukele accountable for actions perceived as undermining the rule of law and democratic institutions, following controversial collaboration with the Trump Administration.
  • The U.S. legislation seeks to impose penalties on El Salvador until human rights benchmarks are met, impacting factors such as U.S. funding and access to international loans for the nation, amidst El Salvador holding a significant amount of BTC.

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