Press & Resources
Media coverage, official statements, and resources for journalists
Ruth López's arrest generated widespread international coverage, contrasting with the atmosphere of self-censorship in El Salvador where 85% of the population fears consequences for criticizing the government.
Interviews and Video
A curated selection of video interviews about the case, given by family members, Cristosal, and Ruth López herself across different international outlets.
Ruth López: "El Salvador Has Faced a Human Rights Crisis Since the Pandemic Began"
Interview with Ruth López herself, before her detention, on the deterioration of human rights in El Salvador.
Press Conference on the Detention of Our Anti-Corruption Chief
Cristosal's official press conference following the arbitrary detention of Ruth López, head of its Anti-Corruption Unit.
Cristosal: Ruth López Was Detained Because She Is "Inconvenient" for the Bukele Government
Analysis from a Cristosal spokesperson on the reasons behind Ruth López's detention.
Report from San Salvador: "They Won't Silence Me" — Ruth López Demanded a Public Trial
Report on the initial hearing, where Ruth was able to shout from the stand demanding a public trial.
Cristosal on the Front Lines: A Dialogue with Noah Bullock
Extended conversation with Cristosal's executive director on the closing of civic space in El Salvador and Ruth López's case.
One Year Later: The Political Imprisonment of Ruth López in El Salvador
Special episode featuring Louis Benavides, Ruth's husband, and Noah Bullock, Cristosal's executive director, marking one year since her detention.
Claudia López: "Ruth Is Imprisoned for Denouncing Corruption"
Interview with Claudia López, Ruth's sister, on her detention conditions and health status.
Ruth López's Family Fears for Her Life, Denounces Lack of Access
Coverage of the family's complaint over her prolonged incommunicado detention and declining health in prison.
Media Coverage
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Ruth López: la voz sin miedo que solo la cárcel puede callar
Ruth López: la voz sin miedo que solo la cárcel puede callar
Ruth López: la voz sin miedo que solo la cárcel puede callar
Ruth López: la voz sin miedo que solo la cárcel puede callar
Activistas de El Salvador fueron condenados por manifestarse en contra de Bukele
Cobertura en RFI - Caso Ruth López
Cobertura en France 24 - Caso Ruth López
Ruth López investigaba casos de corrupción en el gobierno de Bukele: hoy cumple 5 meses incomunicada en prisión
El Salvador: Ruth López, crítica de Nayib Bukele, cumple 200 días en prisión
Amnistía pide verificación de estado de salud de abogada salvadoreña
Amnistía expresa preocupación por actuar de procuradora en el caso de Ruth López
Ruth López, rehén de la dictadura (PERSONAJE DEL AÑO 2025)
Ruth López: International coverage in The Record-Argus
Ruth López: International coverage in GPK Media
Ruth López: International coverage in KPC News
Ruth López: International coverage in Griffin Daily News
Ruth López: International coverage in Chicot Newspapers
Ruth López: International coverage in Daily Journal
Ruth López: International coverage in KTBS
Ruth López: International coverage in FOX 26 Medford
Ruth López: International coverage in Citizen Tribune
Salvadorenha Ruth López é a voz sem 'medo' que apenas a prisão pode calar, diz o marido
La salvadoreña Ruth López es la voz sin "miedo" que sólo la cárcel puede callar, dice su esposo
Ruth López es la voz sin «miedo» que sólo la cárcel puede callar, dice su esposo - El Diario de Hoy
Ruth López: la voz sin miedo que solo la cárcel puede callar
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Salvadoran anti-corruption lawyer jailed to silence her, husband says
Ruth López: a voz corajosa que só a prisão silenciou, diz marido
Interviews and Video
A curated selection of video interviews about the case, given by family members, Cristosal, and Ruth López herself across different international outlets.
Ruth López: "El Salvador Has Faced a Human Rights Crisis Since the Pandemic Began"
Interview with Ruth López herself, before her detention, on the deterioration of human rights in El Salvador.
Press Conference on the Detention of Our Anti-Corruption Chief
Cristosal's official press conference following the arbitrary detention of Ruth López, head of its Anti-Corruption Unit.
Cristosal: Ruth López Was Detained Because She Is "Inconvenient" for the Bukele Government
Analysis from a Cristosal spokesperson on the reasons behind Ruth López's detention.
Report from San Salvador: "They Won't Silence Me" — Ruth López Demanded a Public Trial
Report on the initial hearing, where Ruth was able to shout from the stand demanding a public trial.
Cristosal on the Front Lines: A Dialogue with Noah Bullock
Extended conversation with Cristosal's executive director on the closing of civic space in El Salvador and Ruth López's case.
One Year Later: The Political Imprisonment of Ruth López in El Salvador
Special episode featuring Louis Benavides, Ruth's husband, and Noah Bullock, Cristosal's executive director, marking one year since her detention.
Claudia López: "Ruth Is Imprisoned for Denouncing Corruption"
Interview with Claudia López, Ruth's sister, on her detention conditions and health status.
Ruth López's Family Fears for Her Life, Denounces Lack of Access
Coverage of the family's complaint over her prolonged incommunicado detention and declining health in prison.
Organization Statements
Agnès Callamard, Secretaria General
"Estas detenciones no son eventos aislados. Son parte de un patrón sistemático de criminalización que busca silenciar a quienes denuncian abusos."
📌 Declaró a Ruth Presa de Conciencia (Julio 2025)
"Ruth enfrenta un riesgo grave y urgente de sufrir daños irreparables a sus derechos a la vida, integridad personal y salud."
📌 Medidas Cautelares Resolución 66/2025
Tiffany Williams Brewer, Presidenta del Comité de Selección
"Nos sentimos honrados de haber seleccionado a la abogada Ruth López en reconocimiento a su valiente defensa de la democracia y el Estado de derecho."
📌 Premio Internacional de Derechos Humanos 2025
Juanita Goebertus, Directora para las Américas
"Ruth López ha expuesto valientemente la corrupción y las violaciones de derechos humanos en El Salvador. Su arresto parece ser parte de los crecientes esfuerzos para silenciar a los críticos."
📌 Declaración pública