CISPES is pleased to announce our new elections blog, which will follow the Municipal and Legislative elections occurring on March 11 in all 262 of El Salvador's municipalities. Receive the most recent elections updates from our observers by following the blog! http://cispes.org/elections2012
"I am a CISPES supporter because continuing to fight for social justice and a more people-centered country means continuing the dream and sacrifice of thousands of my fellow Salvadorans who died for that vision.” - Padre Carlos, New York City
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Pacific Rim/Oceana Gold used unjust trade and investment laws to sue the Salvadoran government in 2009; Salvadoran taxpayers have paid over $13 million in legal fees in order to defend their right to protect water resources and the environment. The World Bank tribunal is set to release its decision mid-October.
Attorney General Douglas Melendez (left) addresses the press. (Photo: D1/Rodrigo Sura)
