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DESCRIPTION:Vidalina Morales is an international advocate for human and environmental 
 rights who currently serves as president of ADES, the Association of 
 Economic and Social Development, based in Cabañas in northern El Salvador. 
  She was a key leader in a 14-year campaign that made El Salvador the first 
 nation on earth to ban metals mining to save its rivers.  In addition to 
 its work to end mining, ADES has been central to the spread of organic 
 agriculture in El Salvador, a leader in the struggle against water 
 privatization, and at the cutting edge of community organizing to counter 
 violence and advance women's rights.  \n\nVidalina has been at the 
 forefront of the campaign to drop fraudulent charges against five prominent 
 "water defenders," including ADES Director Antonio Pacheco, who were 
 arrested by the Bukele government in January 2023. Thanks to the constant 
 organizing of the community and international solidarity allies, the water 
 defenders were transferred to house arrest in September after eight months 
 of unjust detention.  She is an inspiring and powerful speaker with 
 extensive experience building international solidarity in a global struggle 
 to protect people and the planet from corporate greed.\n\nEnglish 
 traslation provided. Sponsored by CISPES and SHARE Foundation.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/09/21/18859069.php
SUMMARY:El Salvador Anti-mining and Human Rights Struggle Report
LOCATION:14 Pera Drive, Watsonville.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2023/09/21/18859069.php
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