The International Allies Against Mining in El Salvador have shared news pertaining to a group of water defenders in El Salvador:
“After six months of postponement, the re-trial against the Santa Marta Five water defenders — who were declared innocent by a tribunal in El Salvador in October 2024 — will take place on July 29 to 31, 2025.”
To read more about these five people, their work in defense of natural resources, and the judicial irregularities in their process, read the full release.