Lourdes Palacios
El SalvadoractivistFemale5.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Lourdes Palacios is a prominent human rights advocate in El Salvador, serving as the coordinator of the Committee of Families of Political Prisoners (COFAPPES). She has been vocal in her criticism of the Salvadoran government under President Nayib Bukele, particularly regarding the political persecution of opposition figures such as Eugenio Chicas. Palacios argues that Chicas's detention is a politically motivated act of vengeance, reflecting a broader pattern of repression against dissent in the country.
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Lourdes Palacios expressed concerns about the cancellation of the hearing, calling it one of the darkest episodes in history.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-08-12
Lourdes Palacios is the spokesperson for the Committee of Family Members of Political Prisoners and Persecuted Persons in El Salvador.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-29
Lourdes Palacios is from the Committee of Family Members of Political Prisoners and Persecuted Persons in El Salvador and highlighted the delay in receiving medical results for Ruth López.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-28
Lourdes Palacios is the spokesperson for COFAPPES, highlighting the inconsistencies in the judicial process.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-24
Lourdes Palacios is the official spokesperson for COFAPPES and emphasized the committee's concerns about the tribunal's actions.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-23
Lourdes Palacios is a representative of COFAPPES who highlighted the cruel treatment Aguirre has faced during his detention.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-21
Lourdes Palacios is the spokesperson for the Committee of Family Members of Political Prisoners in El Salvador, advocating against human rights violations.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-17
Lourdes Palacios is the coordinator of COFAPPES and has spoken out against the judicial process affecting political prisoners.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-06Lourdes Palacios, the coordinator of COFAPPES, demanded that the hearing for Ruth López be held immediately.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-01
Lourdes Palacios emphasized the need for collective and international efforts to support the defense of political prisoners.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-07-01
Lourdes Palacios is a leader of COFAPPES who affirmed that the accusations against Anaya are false.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-06-22
Lourdes Palacios asserted that there are political prisoners in El Salvador and criticized the authoritarian context in the country.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-24
Lourdes Palacios is a member of COFAPPES who spoke about the letter to Raúl Salazar.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-10
Lourdes Palacios demanded the release of political prisoners and highlighted the discrimination under Bukele's regime.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-09-03
Lourdes Palacios, coordinator of COFAPPES, stated that the capture of Eugenio Chicas is a product of political revenge.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-06
Lourdes Palacios is the coordinator of COFAPPES and considers the actions against Chicas to be political revenge executed by Bukele.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-05