Ernesto Velasco

Ernesto Velasco is a prominent environmental leader associated with the Caminata Ecológica in El Salvador, advocating for the protection of natural resources and the environment. Recently, he emphasized the urgent need to defend creation and environmental integrity amidst threats posed by the controversial Ley General de Minería. Velasco's activism reflects a broader movement uniting various sectors of Salvadoran society—including churches, women's organizations, and educational communities—in a collective effort to safeguard the nation's natural heritage.