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June 5, 2025

El Salvador Court Orders Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer Jailed for 6 Months Ahead of Trial
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In El Salvador, a judge has ordered the detention of prominent
anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López for six months while she awaits trial.
She was arrested last month over allegations of embezzlement - charges
she says are trumped-up. On Wednesday, López shouted to reporters as she
was led into a courtroom in handcuffs for a closed-door hearing.

Ruth López: "I want a public trial! The people deserve to know. Whoever
doesn't owe, doesn't fear."

Ruth López is the head of the anti-corruption and justice unit at
Cristosal, a leading Salvadoran human rights group that has frequently
criticized the policies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.


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