Dolores Almendares

Dolores Almendares is the Secretary General of the Sindicate of Employees and Workers of Cuscatancingo in El Salvador. She has been a vocal advocate for labor rights and has faced significant challenges due to the current authoritarian climate in the country. Almendares was detained for seven months under the regime of exception, highlighting the dangers faced by union leaders in El Salvador. Her commitment to the labor movement exemplifies the struggle for workers' rights amidst increasing political repression.