San Salvador (EFE).- Lawyer and human rights defender Ruth López, charged with illicit enrichment, marked on Monday 400 days of imprisonment in El Salvador. She continues to wait for the second hearing in her criminal proceedings, with no date yet set for the trial.
«400 days as a political prisoner of the Salvadoran regime for denouncing corruption,» posted the prominent organization Cristosal on X. López was a member of the organization, serving as the head of its anti-corruption department.
Initially detained since May 18, 2025, López attended her initial hearing less than a month later, where a Peace Court ordered her to remain in prison during the six-month investigation phase. Although this period ended on December 4, 2025, the Attorney General’s Office requested a six-month extension.
The court placed the criminal proceedings under full seal, meaning details remain confidential. The lawyer’s sister, Claudia López, told EFE that they are still waiting for the preliminary hearing, which was expected to be scheduled for June.
In a statement shared with EFE by Cristosal, the lawyer’s sister reiterated, «As a family, we still have no information about the process.» She noted that the defender has requested a public and fair trial, adding that «Ruth’s hearing should take place this month, but so far, no date has been set.»
