Nicaragua–From Revolution to Repression
August 7, 2018
The bloodshed in Nicaragua today is the brutal repression unleashed by autocratic power in response to a popular uprising. The international community has a responsibility to denounce it.
Tag: Mexico; North America
Private business and right-wing parties seek to control the distribution of water in El Salvador
August 1, 2018
While discussions continue in the Salvadoran parliament, companies like Sab Miller and those that sell with water, will continue to exploit and take advantage of the resource, due to the lack of regulation.
Take action now to secure historic environmental rights accord for Latin America, Caribbean
July 31, 2018
There are increasing threats to nature, as well as to those who are involved in the defense of natural resources and land rights. In this scenario, the workers of the media whose duty it is to investigate such facts are exposed.
The role of electoral observation in the defense of the 2018 vote
July 17, 2018
A free and fair vote was at risk at a critical time for the country. In this context, the network of Scholars and Citizens for Democracy in Mexico was created.Hundreds of people from all over the world answered the call to defend the vote and join the non-partisan observation.
“Political Rights are Human Rights” An interview with Father Miguel Concha
July 13, 2018
Free and fair elections are a critical component of a real democracy and citizens have long fought for the right to vote and to have their vote counted. Less recognized is that the right to vote is not just the right to elect representatives. It’s a human right.
In Mexico, the desire for a real democracy in power
July 13, 2018
The broad victory of the leader of the coalition “Together We’ll Make History ” is historical in many ways but the hardest part is just beginning now for the leader from the state of Tabasco.
The People Won, But Can They Take Power?
July 11, 2018
In Mexico the people won. The decision of the vast majority was expressed and respected. If this election signified the empowerment of the people in the electoral process, what comes next?
En México, el deseo de una democracia real al poder
July 9, 2018
La palabra “histórica” sí es justa en el caso de la elección de Andrés López Manuel Obrador a la presidencia de México el 1 de julio de 2018. Sin embargo lo más difícil va a empezar ahora para el líder originario del estado de Tabasco.
El pueblo ganó; ahora falta que tome posesión
July 6, 2018
En México ganó el pueblo al imponer la decisión mayoritaria. Si esta elección significó el empoderamiento de la gente en el proceso electoral, ¿qué sigue?
Mexicans Want Change, But Will the System Let Them?
June 26, 2018
Mexico will soon have a new president. As millions of Mexicans prepare for what they hope will be a new era, a large part of the ruling class—on both sides of the border—is nervously trying to figure out a way to avoid or co-opt the results of the popular vote.