On August 23, the judge overseeing the case of the five Santa Marta environmentalists who’ve been detained since January ruled that they be transferred to house arrest. This decision represents a significant victory after months of constant struggle by the Social Economic Development Association (ADES Santa Marta) and others in the community, Salvadoran popular movement and human rights organizations, and international solidarity allies.

Social movement groups denounce slashing of representation in legislature and municipalities as power grab

Letter from 17 Representatives to Blinken decries unjust arrests

Thanks to allies in countries around the world, the recent International Week of Action to Demand Freedom for the Santa Marta Water Defenders and to Defend El Salvador's Mining Prohibition was a great success. Starting on Earth Day, protests were held from El Salvador to Washington, DC to the Philippines. Meanwhile, allies around the world wrote to their governmental representatives, and spread information and demonstrations of solidarity through social media. See photos and videos of some of the beautiful actions below!

On Monday, May 1, El Salvador’s popular social movements mobilized the Salvadoran working class to brave the streets to celebrate International Workers Day, despite the ever-present threats of arrest and political persecution under the now indefinite State of Exception.

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