Francisco Ruiz Palomo

Francisco Ruiz Palomo is the president of the La Loperana olive oil cooperative in Lopera, Spain. He is a vocal advocate for local farmers and has been prominently featured in recent protests against a solar energy project that threatens centuries-old olive trees in the region. Palomo emphasizes the economic and cultural significance of olive cultivation, arguing that the loss of these trees would devastate the livelihoods of local farmers and disrupt the agricultural heritage of the area.