Cristosal
@cristosal.bsky.social
Promoviendo derechos humanos en El Salvador, Honduras y Guatemala.
Ruth López has devoted her life to defending victims of injustice and fighting corruption.
Once again, her commitment is recognized — this time with the Magnitsky Award 2025 as “Outstanding Human Rights Lawyer.”🌸
#MagnitskyAward #RuthBloomsInFreedom #FreedomForRuthLópez #HaveDecency
Once again, her commitment is recognized — this time with the Magnitsky Award 2025 as “Outstanding Human Rights Lawyer.”🌸
#MagnitskyAward #RuthBloomsInFreedom #FreedomForRuthLópez #HaveDecency
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ruth López has devoted her life to defending victims of injustice and fighting corruption.
Once again, her commitment is recognized — this time with the Magnitsky Award 2025 as “Outstanding Human Rights Lawyer.”🌸
#MagnitskyAward #RuthBloomsInFreedom #FreedomForRuthLópez #HaveDecency
Once again, her commitment is recognized — this time with the Magnitsky Award 2025 as “Outstanding Human Rights Lawyer.”🌸
#MagnitskyAward #RuthBloomsInFreedom #FreedomForRuthLópez #HaveDecency
The torture was systematic. The responsibility is shared.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The torture was systematic. The responsibility is shared.
A new report by @hrw.org and #Cristosal reveals how more than 250 people —most of them asylum seekers— were arbitrarily detained, tortured, and disappeared under secret agreements between the governments of the United States and El Salvador.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A new report by @hrw.org and #Cristosal reveals how more than 250 people —most of them asylum seekers— were arbitrarily detained, tortured, and disappeared under secret agreements between the governments of the United States and El Salvador.
“You Have Arrived in Hell.”
That’s how dozens of Venezuelan migrants describe what they lived through inside CECOT, El Salvador’s mega prison.
That’s how dozens of Venezuelan migrants describe what they lived through inside CECOT, El Salvador’s mega prison.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“You Have Arrived in Hell.”
That’s how dozens of Venezuelan migrants describe what they lived through inside CECOT, El Salvador’s mega prison.
That’s how dozens of Venezuelan migrants describe what they lived through inside CECOT, El Salvador’s mega prison.
Defending Rights Is Not a Crime
Cristosal stands with Alejandro and José Ángel — justice must serve, not silence.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Cristosal stands with Alejandro and José Ángel — justice must serve, not silence.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Defending Rights Is Not a Crime
Cristosal stands with Alejandro and José Ángel — justice must serve, not silence.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Cristosal stands with Alejandro and José Ángel — justice must serve, not silence.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Global Voices Speak Out
The UN and Amnesty International demand their release and an end to persecution.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
The UN and Amnesty International demand their release and an end to persecution.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Global Voices Speak Out
The UN and Amnesty International demand their release and an end to persecution.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
The UN and Amnesty International demand their release and an end to persecution.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
⚖️ Justice must never be a tool to silence communities. Defending rights is not a crime.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
⚖️ Justice must never be a tool to silence communities. Defending rights is not a crime.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Their case exposes the ongoing misuse of justice to silence those who defend rights. Criminalizing peaceful protest violates freedom of expression, association, and assembly — all guaranteed by the Constitution and international law.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Their case exposes the ongoing misuse of justice to silence those who defend rights. Criminalizing peaceful protest violates freedom of expression, association, and assembly — all guaranteed by the Constitution and international law.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Two Salvadoran human rights defenders, Alejandro Henríquez and José Ángel Pérez, remain unjustly imprisoned for peacefully defending the right to dignified housing.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Two Salvadoran human rights defenders, Alejandro Henríquez and José Ángel Pérez, remain unjustly imprisoned for peacefully defending the right to dignified housing.
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
#HumanRights #ElSalvador #JusticeForDefenders #Freedom #Cristosal
Standing alongside human rights champions from around the world — feeling deep gratitude and renewed resolve.
Together, we continue to pursue justice, truth, and dignity for all, resisting repression and believing in a freer, more humane world. 🌍
@humanrightsfirst.org
#HumanRights #HRFAwards2025
Together, we continue to pursue justice, truth, and dignity for all, resisting repression and believing in a freer, more humane world. 🌍
@humanrightsfirst.org
#HumanRights #HRFAwards2025
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Standing alongside human rights champions from around the world — feeling deep gratitude and renewed resolve.
Together, we continue to pursue justice, truth, and dignity for all, resisting repression and believing in a freer, more humane world. 🌍
@humanrightsfirst.org
#HumanRights #HRFAwards2025
Together, we continue to pursue justice, truth, and dignity for all, resisting repression and believing in a freer, more humane world. 🌍
@humanrightsfirst.org
#HumanRights #HRFAwards2025
We’re honored to receive the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award from @humanrightsfirst.org .
"No regime of repression can stop what is inherent to us. It never has, and it will not now that our lives and freedoms depend on it". — Noah Bullock
#HumanRights #Cristosal #HRFZabelAward
"No regime of repression can stop what is inherent to us. It never has, and it will not now that our lives and freedoms depend on it". — Noah Bullock
#HumanRights #Cristosal #HRFZabelAward
October 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
We’re honored to receive the William D. Zabel Human Rights Award from @humanrightsfirst.org .
"No regime of repression can stop what is inherent to us. It never has, and it will not now that our lives and freedoms depend on it". — Noah Bullock
#HumanRights #Cristosal #HRFZabelAward
"No regime of repression can stop what is inherent to us. It never has, and it will not now that our lives and freedoms depend on it". — Noah Bullock
#HumanRights #Cristosal #HRFZabelAward
📣 #CristosalStatement | The IACHR has admitted for full review the case concerning the removal of the Constitutional Chamber justices in El Salvador, which took place on May 1, 2021.
Learn more. ➡️
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Learn more. ➡️
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October 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
📣 #CristosalStatement | The IACHR has admitted for full review the case concerning the removal of the Constitutional Chamber justices in El Salvador, which took place on May 1, 2021.
Learn more. ➡️
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Learn more. ➡️
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Cristosal stands with victims, survivors & communities in Central America who refuse to give up hope.
Receiving the @humanrightsfirst.org William D. Zabel Award honors their struggle and our shared fight for dignity.
✊ Thank you for standing with us.
#HumanRights #Solidarity #HRFZabelAward
Receiving the @humanrightsfirst.org William D. Zabel Award honors their struggle and our shared fight for dignity.
✊ Thank you for standing with us.
#HumanRights #Solidarity #HRFZabelAward
September 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Cristosal stands with victims, survivors & communities in Central America who refuse to give up hope.
Receiving the @humanrightsfirst.org William D. Zabel Award honors their struggle and our shared fight for dignity.
✊ Thank you for standing with us.
#HumanRights #Solidarity #HRFZabelAward
Receiving the @humanrightsfirst.org William D. Zabel Award honors their struggle and our shared fight for dignity.
✊ Thank you for standing with us.
#HumanRights #Solidarity #HRFZabelAward
Repression carries heavy costs - but so does the courage of those who keep defending truth, justice, and democracy in Central America. In a time of shrinking civic space, solidarity and informed action are essential. That’s why we invite you to join us for our upcoming Field Notes. sl1nk.com/uYDhy
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Repression carries heavy costs - but so does the courage of those who keep defending truth, justice, and democracy in Central America. In a time of shrinking civic space, solidarity and informed action are essential. That’s why we invite you to join us for our upcoming Field Notes. sl1nk.com/uYDhy
We mourn the passing of Fr. José María Tojeira, S.J.—tireless defender of human rights, former Rector of the UCA, and dear friend of Cristosal. His legacy of justice and dignity will live on in our peoples’ memory.
September 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We mourn the passing of Fr. José María Tojeira, S.J.—tireless defender of human rights, former Rector of the UCA, and dear friend of Cristosal. His legacy of justice and dignity will live on in our peoples’ memory.
📢 Cristosal is now on Substack!
Check out our first column by journalist Tracy Wilkinson on why Americans should care about our latest report.
👉 Link cristosal.substack.com/p/deported-a...
#HumanRights #ElSalvador
Check out our first column by journalist Tracy Wilkinson on why Americans should care about our latest report.
👉 Link cristosal.substack.com/p/deported-a...
#HumanRights #ElSalvador
September 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📢 Cristosal is now on Substack!
Check out our first column by journalist Tracy Wilkinson on why Americans should care about our latest report.
👉 Link cristosal.substack.com/p/deported-a...
#HumanRights #ElSalvador
Check out our first column by journalist Tracy Wilkinson on why Americans should care about our latest report.
👉 Link cristosal.substack.com/p/deported-a...
#HumanRights #ElSalvador
📣 In El Salvador, prisons have become a machinery of state extortion: families must pay bribes for visits, food, or medicine.
Authoritarianism is not security — it is corruption.
Read the full report: cristosal.org/EN/2025/09/0...
#ElSalvador #AnatomyOfAnAuthoritarianRegime
Authoritarianism is not security — it is corruption.
Read the full report: cristosal.org/EN/2025/09/0...
#ElSalvador #AnatomyOfAnAuthoritarianRegime
September 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
📣 In El Salvador, prisons have become a machinery of state extortion: families must pay bribes for visits, food, or medicine.
Authoritarianism is not security — it is corruption.
Read the full report: cristosal.org/EN/2025/09/0...
#ElSalvador #AnatomyOfAnAuthoritarianRegime
Authoritarianism is not security — it is corruption.
Read the full report: cristosal.org/EN/2025/09/0...
#ElSalvador #AnatomyOfAnAuthoritarianRegime
We deeply mourn the passing of two beloved friends, Rev. Canon George F. Woodward III and Rt. Rev. Thomas Ely. Their legacy of courage, compassion, and justice will continue to inspire us. 🕊️ #InMemoriam
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We deeply mourn the passing of two beloved friends, Rev. Canon George F. Woodward III and Rt. Rev. Thomas Ely. Their legacy of courage, compassion, and justice will continue to inspire us. 🕊️ #InMemoriam
Today marks 100 days since Ruth’s unjust imprisonment.
A lawyer, professor & mother, she has devoted her life to defending victims of abuse and challenging corruption.
We cannot let her voice be silenced.
#FreedomForRuthLópez
A lawyer, professor & mother, she has devoted her life to defending victims of abuse and challenging corruption.
We cannot let her voice be silenced.
#FreedomForRuthLópez
August 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today marks 100 days since Ruth’s unjust imprisonment.
A lawyer, professor & mother, she has devoted her life to defending victims of abuse and challenging corruption.
We cannot let her voice be silenced.
#FreedomForRuthLópez
A lawyer, professor & mother, she has devoted her life to defending victims of abuse and challenging corruption.
We cannot let her voice be silenced.
#FreedomForRuthLópez
On August 7, the @amn honored our colleague Ruth López with its Human Rights Award. 🌍💙 Our ED Noah Bullock received it on her behalf—an inspiring recognition of her tireless fight for justice in El Salvador. #FreedomForRuthLópez
August 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On August 7, the @amn honored our colleague Ruth López with its Human Rights Award. 🌍💙 Our ED Noah Bullock received it on her behalf—an inspiring recognition of her tireless fight for justice in El Salvador. #FreedomForRuthLópez
#CristosalStatement | With the recent reforms enacted by the Assembly in El Salvador, for example, an innocent person captured at the beginning of the regime could spend more than 5 years in prison without being convicted. Read our position below.
August 19, 2025 at 12:04 AM
#CristosalStatement | With the recent reforms enacted by the Assembly in El Salvador, for example, an innocent person captured at the beginning of the regime could spend more than 5 years in prison without being convicted. Read our position below.
🙌 Our colleague, Ruth López — constitutional lawyer & fearless defender of Salvadorans’ rights — has been honored with the 2025 @americanbar.org International Human Rights Award.
Even as a political prisoner, her courage inspires the fight for justice. ✊
#RuthLopez #ABA2025 #HumanRights
Even as a political prisoner, her courage inspires the fight for justice. ✊
#RuthLopez #ABA2025 #HumanRights
August 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
🙌 Our colleague, Ruth López — constitutional lawyer & fearless defender of Salvadorans’ rights — has been honored with the 2025 @americanbar.org International Human Rights Award.
Even as a political prisoner, her courage inspires the fight for justice. ✊
#RuthLopez #ABA2025 #HumanRights
Even as a political prisoner, her courage inspires the fight for justice. ✊
#RuthLopez #ABA2025 #HumanRights
📢 This recognition not only honors her trajectory but also sheds light on the serious democratic backsliding in El Salvador—where Ruth is currently a political prisoner under the regime.
July 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
📢 This recognition not only honors her trajectory but also sheds light on the serious democratic backsliding in El Salvador—where Ruth is currently a political prisoner under the regime.