Tag Archives: Nejapa

04
Nov
News from Communities

Update: ETA in El Salvador

Posted on by Mario Guevara

(EN ESPAÑOL ABAJO)   After the tragedy in Nejapa exposed once again the lack of coordination in the current civil protection system, the Salvadoran government decided to decree a “red alert” due to the arrival of the tropical storm ETA. Its effects in El Salvador have been diverse. Strong winds are reported in several areas, […]

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04
Nov
Defending Natural Resources

Is Water a Human Right? Salvadoran Communities Say YES

Posted on by usesscAdmin

While big companies make millions from El Salvador’s water-rich Nejapa municipality, locals have little or no access to water   Article by Claire Provost and Matt Kennard   Ana Luisa Najarro’s neighbours include some of the world’s largest corporations. Down the street from her house, giant drinks manufacturers have set up a series of factories […]

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