Human Rights Watch calls on Salvadoran authorities to guarantee a swift, open, and fair trial for Ruth López, a lawyer and human rights defender detained since May 2025 on charges of illicit enrichment. The organization warns of a pattern of indefinite pretrial detention against government critics.
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País de América Central.
El Salvador and Guatemala have joined eight Latin American countries, including Paraguay, in a joint declaration supporting the government of Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz amid protests and roadblocks that have lasted 11 days. The group rejects destabilizing actions and calls for dialogue, while Bolivia launches a military operation to clear the roads.