The trial against the five activists has been criticized for its lack of transparency, with allegations of legal violations and claims that the charges are politically motivated.
Pedro Cabezas, coordinator of the Central American Alliance Against Mining, stated that the case against the activists has no legal basis, warning of a potential miscarriage of justice.
Since taking office, President Nayib Bukele and his allies have implemented measures eroding judicial independence, raising concerns about fairness in high-profile cases like that of the detained activists.
The five activists, having led a grassroots campaign to ban metal mining in El Salvador, face charges which many believe are linked to the government's desire to overturn the mining ban.
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