Salvadoran president: 'My government will not authorize any mining extraction projects' and commits to full investigation of mining opponents' murders.
Submitted by Jamie on Thu, 01/14/2010
Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes spoke on Tuesday against any mining prospects as well as promising full investigations of the recent murders of local activists.
CISPES (Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador) has provided the following press release of Funes' statements.
Marcelo Rivera story featured on Democracy Now!
Submitted by Jamie on Tue, 12/29/2009
Two more citizens with a record of activism against Pacific Rim and other mining companies have been killed in cold blood since we produced "The Mysterious Death of Marcelo Rivera" four and a half months ago.
2 More Salvadoran Activists Murdered
Submitted by Jamie on Mon, 12/28/2009
We at Return to El Salvador are deeply saddened to inform you of the recent assassinations of two more anti-mining activists in Cabañas, El Salvador.
Event Posters and Press Release
Submitted by Jamie on Tue, 12/15/2009
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We're only two days away from our December 17th preview screening, and the twit-blog-face-o'sphere has been positively buzzing with anticipation. However, we wanna reach every nook and cranny to make sure that everyone interested hears about the showing, especially those who aren't as electronically blessed.
US Congressman calls on Salvadoran authorities to investigate Marcelo Rivera murder
Submitted by Jamie on Thu, 11/19/2009
Haven't seen much of this in US news, but here's word that Congressman James McGovern of Massachusetts has publicly urged
El Salvador bestows nation's highest award on slain Jesuit priests
Submitted by Jamie on Tue, 11/17/2009
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El Salvador honors 6 slain Jesuits - LA Times
National Mining Table of El Salvador - Philly event includes "The Mysterious Death of Marcelo Rivera"
Submitted by Jamie on Wed, 10/14/2009
Hi all, I'll be here on Saturday in West Philly with the fine folks of the Romero Interfaith Center. Check the text below!
Here's the text from the Facebook event:
