Miltón Rivas
Miltón Rivas is a young activist and family member of one of the five environmentalists facing legal challenges in El Salvador. He has been vocal about the potential conflicts of interest involving Judge Hugo Banzer Flores, who is overseeing the case against the environmentalists, due to his alleged ties with the former National Guard. Rivas, along with other family members, is advocating for a thorough investigation into the judge's background, asserting that his involvement poses a threat to a fair trial for the defendants, who are accused of being linked to past guerrilla activities. Rivas represents a community concerned about the criminalization of environmental defenders and calls for justice in the face of alleged systemic abuses.
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Recent news mentions
Milton Rivas, the son of one of the accused, stated that the evidence presented by the FGR has not supported the civil conviction.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-02-24
Milton Rivas is a relative of one of the accused who discussed the ongoing judicial issues faced by environmental leaders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-02-02
Milton Rivas is the son of Pedro Rivas and has expressed confidence in his family's innocence.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-21
Milton Rivas, son of Pedro Rivas, voiced concerns about the delays in the court's decision.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-21
Milton Rivas, a family member of one of the accused, spoke about the impact of the legal process on their family.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-14
Milton Rivas called for the immediate release and definitive acquittal of the leaders.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-08-01
Milton Rivas demanded the release of the environmentalists, asserting their innocence.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-07-31
Miltón Rivas is a family member advocating for the investigation of Judge Hugo Banzer Flores.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-29
