Lisa Haugaard
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 00:00
They were also protesting violations of human rights that have taken place since the coup on June 28, 2009, and that continue despite the November 2009 elections won by Porfirio Lobo.
Friday, October 8, 2010 - 00:00
When the United States provides massive aid and training to another country's army, our government becomes responsible for the human rights crimes their soldiers commit.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
As the new Colombian president takes office, the Obama Administration should challenge its Colombian partner to demonstrate that security need not come at the expense of the right to life.
Monday, August 2, 2010 - 00:00
As per our report Far Worse than Watergate, on the DAS intelligence scandal, Mr. Morris was subjected to illegal surveillance, wiretapping and a defamation campaign.
Friday, June 18, 2010 - 00:00
A still-unfolding scandal in Colombia is revealing that the government's intelligence agency not only spied upon major players in Colombia's democracy but also carried out dirty tricks, and even death threats, to undermine their legitimate, democratic act
Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 00:00
I am going to outline some ways in which the U.S. must shoulder its own responsibilities for the violence, and then suggest ways in which the United States can ensure its aid and policies support strengthening respect for human rights.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 00:00
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<br />The Merida Initiative
<br />U.S. Responsibilities & Human Rights
<br />Testimony presented by Lisa Haugaard, Director, Latin America Working Group
<br />to the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations,
<br />and Related Programs
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<br />Thank you, Chairwoman Lowey, Ranking Member Granger and all the members of this
<br />subcommittee, for the opportunity to share perspectives on this important issue.
Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 00:00
The Other Half of the Truth explores the limited opportunities for truth, justice and reparations available to victims of paramilitary violence through the official process established by the Colombian government following a demobilization agreement with
Thursday, March 1, 2007 - 00:00
Ten years ago, our organizations launched a project to monitor U.S. military programs in Latin America. We did so out of concern that poor access to information made public and congressional oversight of such programs impossible. A myriad of funding mecha