Saúl Rivas
Saúl Rivas is an environmental activist and a member of the Asociación de Desarrollo Económico Social 'Santa Marta' (ADES) in El Salvador, known for his opposition to mining projects that threaten local communities. He was recently in the news following his arrest along with four other activists on January 11, 2023, as part of a crackdown on environmental defenders in Cabañas.
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Saúl Rivas was captured and later absolved, and he expressed concerns about the judicial process.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2026-01-14
Saúl Rivas is one of the environmental leaders who were acquitted in the recent court decision.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2026-01-11
Saúl Rivas was among the leaders accused of the murder of María Inés Alvarenga Leiva.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-12-22
Saúl Rivas is one of the environmentalists from Santa Marta who has been absolved of homicide charges.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-11-29
Saúl Rivas is one of the five environmentalists involved in the judicial process.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-29
Saúl Rivas is among the community leaders who have been falsely accused and detained.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-05-13
Saúl Rivas is one of the five environmentalists accused in a judicial case that has been described as fabricated.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-10
Saúl Rivas is one of the environmental defenders supported by the Asociación Americana de Juristas.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-04-03
Saúl Rivas is among the environmentalists arrested in January 2023 for opposing mining activities.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con CredibilidadEl Salvador· 2025-03-15