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Suchitoto 14: a case for Human Rights Hector Ventura Assasinated on May 2
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support the human rights in El Salvador, the struggle
isn’t over
The Suchitoto 14: Since July 2
2007, this case has expanded beyond physical human rights abuses and unjust
terrorism charges to encompass underlying questions of freedom of organization
in El Salvador. On February 19th the Suchitoto 14 were cleared of
charges, setting an important precedent that defends the constitutional rights
to free expression and association in El Salvador.  Philadelphia in Support of the Suchi 14 On April 16th a
Cojutepeque appeals court rejected the government prosecution’s appeal of that
decision, and the Suchitoto 14 were finally freed of all charges, although one
of the 14 continues to be classified as on probation. Recently Hector
Ventura, one of the Suchitoto 14 was assassinated near Suchitoto, in what some
fear could be a politically motivated killing. Learn more
The struggle for
Human Rights in El Salvador is far from over, and the Anti-terrorism law is
still in effect, and the Legislative Assembly is discusses passing new reforms
that would threaten liberties.
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