Ruth López, a prominent human rights and anti-corruption lawyer in El Salvador, was arrested on allegations of embezzlement during her previous government service. López, who leads the anti-corruption and justice unit at Cristosal and is a vocal critic of President Nayib Bukele, has reportedly been detained without her whereabouts being disclosed. Her arrest has sparked condemnation from international rights groups, who view it as a dangerous escalation in the government's crackdown on dissent. Advocacy organizations are demanding her immediate release and warning of increasing threats to civil society and human rights defenders in the country. The incident highlights growing concerns over the rule of law and political repression under Bukele's administration.
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El Salvador arrests a prominent human rights lawyer on corruption charges
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador arrested an anticorruption lawyer from one of the country’s premier human rights organizations late Sunday, alleging that she participated in the embezzlement of funds when she held a government position earlier in her career.
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Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer Is Arrested in El Salvador
Ruth López was detained Sunday in what rights groups say represents a ‘dangerous escalation’ in President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on dissent. The attorney general confirmed the arrest.
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El Salvador Arrests Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer, a Critic of President Bukele
One of the most prominent anti-corruption lawyers in El Salvador was arrested on Sunday night. 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.
