San Salvador, June 6 (RHC)-- In El Salvador, a judge has ordered the detention of prominent anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López for six months while she awaits trial.  She was arrested last month over allegations of embezzlement — charges she says are trumped-up.

Earlier this week, López shouted to reporters as she was led into a courtroom in handcuffs for a closed-door hearing.  “I want a public trial!  The people deserve to know.  Whoever doesn’t owe, doesn’t fear.”

Ruth López is the head of the anti-corruption and justice unit at Cristosal, a leading Salvadoran human rights group that has frequently criticized the policies of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

[ SOURCE: DEMOCRACY NOW ]