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Alejandro Guevara: “It was the communities who built the resistance against metallic mining”

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Gloria Orellana : CoLatino "As relatives of the victims, we are still awaiting for justice to be made, and this event is to commemorate and recognize their lives," said Alejandro Guevara, at the seven anniversary mass and community event that honored the memory of environmentalists Marcelo Rivera...

Water Forum of El Salvador: Water law secretly negotiated by goverment and private sector

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Press release The Water Forum denounces secret negotiation of the General Water Law between the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Economy and ANEP In 2006 the Water Forum delivered the first proposal for a "General Water Law" to the Legislative Assembly, yet our coun...

Archbishop of El Salvador reinforces the church´s position against mining

| Mining and Human Rights
During his usual Sunday press conference on April 24th, the Archbishop of San Salvador, José Luis Escobar Alas, called once again on society to remain vigilant and prevent mining in El Salvador. He similarly called policy makers to not allow this economic activity in the country.  Click on ...

Archbishop of El Salvador reinforces the church´s position against mining

| Mining and Human Rights
During his usual Sunday press conference on April 24th, the Archbishop of San Salvador, José Luis Escobar Alas, called once again on society to remain vigilant and prevent mining in El Salvador. He similarly called policy makers to not allow this economic activity in the country.  Click on ...

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