Drilled In El Salvador a Cold Case Murder Has Become a Weapon for Silencing Environmental Activists
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Jul 17, 2024 In El Salvador, a ban on mining was celebrated as a victory for environmental activism. However, President Nayib Bukele's push to revive mining threatens that progress, leading to dangerous allegations against activists. The narrative explores the haunting legacy of civil war that still impacts today's defenders of the environment. Grassroots groups are fighting back against corporate threats while striving for community resilience. Political turmoil and authoritarian practices are examined, revealing the urgent struggle for rights and environmental justice.
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Vidalina's Early Activism
- Vidalina witnessed refugees fleeing El Salvador's civil war as a teenager.
- She helped them at a camp, which led to her involvement with the Resistencia Nacional.
Vidalina Investigates Mining
- Vidalina investigated a Canadian mining company's gold prospecting in Cabañas.
- She visited a Honduran mine and realized the environmental and social threats.
Radio Victoria's Resistance
- Radio Victoria, a community radio station, became a key tool in the anti-mining resistance.
- Despite threats and killings of activists like Marcelo Rivera, the radio persisted.