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.
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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.
With low participation, candidate close to the dictatorship becomes president of Paraguay
July 31, 2018
The election of the conservative candidate, Mario Abdo Benítez, as President of Paraguay opens a period of possible conflicts and uncertainties.
Machismo and Sex Crimes: The Other Face of Violence in El Salvador
July 11, 2018
On April 23, Miriam González, a 21-year-old Salvadoran, decided to break the cycle of violence in which she was suffering. However, when she tried to bring charges to a justice of the peace in El Salvador, she received no support and two hours later, when she returned home, her partner slit her throat.
Con baja participación, candidato cercano a la dictadura gana la presidencia de Paraguay
June 12, 2018
La elección del candidato conservador, Mario Abdo Benítez, como Presidente de Paraguay abre un periodo de posibles conflictos e incertidumbres.
Women of FARC Face Obstacles in Reincorporation into Civilian Life
June 6, 2018
Women former combatants of the FARC face obstacles due to the lack of gender equity in reincorporation and a return to traditional roles.
Mercosur–European Union Free Trade Agreement: Chronicle of a Failure Foretold
May 17, 2018
Los esfuerzos de los gobiernos del Mercosur por concluir el TLC con la Unión Europea para dar una señal clara “a los mercados” de que la política económica actual es radicalmente distinta a la de sus antecesores y dejar sentado que el libre mercado es la panacea para lograr el desarrollo económico y social en esta subregión sudamericana, no ha sido suficiente para evitar, una vez más, el fracaso de las negociaciones.
In the Shadow of Peace, Human Rights Defenders Face New Threats
May 15, 2018
Without protection for social leaders and land claimants, there cannot be a sustainable peace in Colombia. The Colombian government has a responsibility to investigate and prosecute members of armed groups such as the AGC for the assassination of community leaders and other illegal activities.
Colombia: Entre el miedo a la paz y las ganas de venganza
May 14, 2018
En un complejo proceso electoral y a un año del proceso de paz entre el gobierno Colombiano y las guerrillas de las FARC, las campañas sucias, la desinformación y las movidas criminales que buscan mantener su poder de facto en extensos territorios del país, se genera además un ambiente perfecto para una intervención sin precedentes al vecino país de Venezuela.
Se abre plazo para apoyar acuerdo sobre derechos ambientales
May 9, 2018
Van en aumento las amenazas a la naturaleza, así como contra quienes protagonizan la defensa de los recursos naturales y derechos a la tierra. En este escenario quedan expuestos, incluso, las y los trabajadores de los medios de comunicación cuyo deber es investigar tales hechos.