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Field Notes: Ruth López: One year of prison without trial

Thursday, May 14, 2026
03:00 PM
online

Join us for a conversation marking one year since the unjust detention of human rights defender and head of Cristosal's anti-corruption unit Ruth López who is imprisoned for exposing the corruption of the Salvadoran regime.

Cristosal’s Executive Director, Noah Bullock, will speak with Louis Benavides, Ruth’s husband, in a conversation reflecting on her imprisonment, its impact, and the broader implications for justice and the rule of law in El Salvador.

Despite Ruth’s request for a public trial, the Salvadoran government continues to pursue non-public proceedings, raising serious concerns about due process, transparency, and the protection of fundamental rights.

This conversation will offer a closer look at the human cost of repression and the ongoing efforts to demand justice and accountability.

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