Eugenio Chicas
Eugenio Chicas is a prominent Salvadoran political figure known for his roles as the former president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and the former Secretary of Communications for the Presidency. Recently, he has been in the news following his arrest on February 13, 2025, amid allegations of illicit enrichment, which his family and supporters claim are politically motivated and part of a broader campaign of persecution against dissenters in El Salvador.
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Eugenio Chicas is noted for potentially facing persecution due to being a key witness in the acquittal of environmentalists.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-02-20
Eugenio Chicas is a former magistrate whose unjust detention is highlighted in the article.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-02-05
Eugenio Chicas is one of the rights defenders mentioned as being imprisoned for expressing their ideas.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-20
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned as a former president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and is considered a political prisoner.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-22
Eugenio Chicas was detained after being a key witness in a trial against environmentalists.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-17
Eugenio Chicas was detained after participating as a key witness in the trial against environmentalists.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-13
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned in connection with Ruth Eleonora López's legal troubles regarding alleged corruption.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-08
Eugenio Chicas is another activist whose freedom is being demanded by the popular movement.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-10-03
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned in connection with accusations against Ruth López regarding public fund misappropriation.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-29
Eugenio Chicas is included in the list of political prisoners for whom the Comunidad Santa Marta is demanding release.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-26Eugenio Chicas is mentioned as one of the political prisoners.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-26
Eugenio Chicas is also mentioned in relation to the legal actions discussed by José María Tojeira.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-11
Eugenio Chicas is imprisoned due to alleged fabricated charges against him.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-03
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned in connection with alleged crimes involving Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-26
The defense decided to forgo the testimony of Eugenio Chicas, considering that the first two witnesses provided all necessary information.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-01
Eugenio Chicas was giving testimony via videoconference during the public hearing.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-31
Eugenio Chicas is a witness who was detained and is expected to testify in the case.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-29
Eugenio Chicas is one of the community leaders facing legal challenges.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-18
Eugenio Chicas has been processed under the state of exception despite his case not being related to gangs.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-14
Eugenio Chicas is one of the leaders from the Alianza El Salvador en Paz facing persecution.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-12
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned as a political prisoner with questionable accusations.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-19
Eugenio Chicas was captured for his opinions against the current government.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-09
Eugenio Chicas is currently being prosecuted for embezzlement, having previously worked with Ruth Eleonora López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-09
Eugenio Chicas is mentioned as a former advisor at the Supreme Electoral Tribunal who is currently being processed.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-05Eugenio Chicas is currently being prosecuted in connection with the case against Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-05Eugenio Chicas is currently being prosecuted in connection with the case against Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-04
Eugenio Chicas is currently being prosecuted in relation to the case involving Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-03
Eugenio Chicas is currently being prosecuted in connection with the case involving Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-03
Eugenio Chicas is accused of illicit enrichment, which is seen as a fabricated charge to remove him from leadership.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-06-02
Eugenio Chicas faces persecution for his criticisms of the government.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-31
