Sec. 2103. Combating corruption, strengthening the rule of law, and consolidating democratic governance
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The Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development are authorized— to combat corruption in Central America by supporting— Inspectors General and oversight institutions, including— support for multilateral support missions for key ministries, including ministries responsible for tax, customs, procurement, and citizen security; and relevant training for inspectors and auditors; multilateral support missions against corruption and impunity; civil society organizations conducting oversight of executive and legislative branch officials and functions, police and security forces, and judicial officials and public prosecutors; and the enhancement of freedom of information mechanisms; to strengthen the rule of law in Central America by supporting— Attorney General offices, public prosecutors, and the judiciary, including enhancing investigative and forensics capabilities; an independent, merit-based selection processes for judges and prosecutors, independent internal controls, and relevant ethics and professional training, including training on sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence; improved victim, witness, and whistleblower protection and access to justice; and reforms to and the improvement of prison facilities and management; to consolidate democratic governance in Central America by supporting— reforms of civil services, related training programs, and relevant laws and processes that lead to independent, merit-based selection processes; national legislatures and their capacity to conduct oversight of executive branch functions; reforms to, and strengthening of, political party and campaign finance laws and electoral tribunals; local governments and their capacity to provide critical safety, education, health, and sanitation services to citizens; and to defend human rights by supporting— human rights ombudsman offices; government protection programs that provide physical protection and security to human rights defenders, journalists, trade unionists, whistleblowers, and civil society activists who are at risk; civil society organizations that promote and defend human rights, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, labor rights, environmental protection, and the rights of individuals with diverse sexual orientations or gender identities; and civil society organizations that address sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence, and that protect victims of such violence.