NGOs and Academia
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
One of the overlooked aspects of Iran's relations with Venezuela and like-minded "Bolivarian" governments in Latin America is the advantages they offer to blunt the impact of international sanctions.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
Seventy-one members of a Guatemalan community who had sought refuge in Tabasco state, Mexico, have been detained by Mexican authorities and taken to a migrant detention centre. Over 100 members of the community remain in Tabasco state. Those detained incl
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 00:00
The new administration can either keep up with the progress being made on peacemaking and reconciliation in the areas of indigenous and human rights or all but dismiss the issue as it tackles Guatemala’s notorious security problem.
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 00:00
In 2011, the Public Ministry made notable strides in the fight against organized crime and political corruption through the leadership of Claudia Paz y Paz and the continued support of the Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG).
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 00:00
The International Verification Mission on the Defence of Human Rights in Colombia was set to evaluate recommendations issued by United Nations Special Rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 00:00
Colombia has not advanced as much as many hoped prior to the FTA vote. In fact it is now taking backwards steps on human rights
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 00:00
When the new legislature takes office next month, Rios Montt will officially lose his congressional seat, and with it his immunity from prosecution
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 00:00
Brazil’s private investment in Sub-Saharan Africa is also growing quickly, especially in key strategic areas such as infrastructure, energy and mining
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 00:00
O estudo analisa os ultimos 30 anos de violência homicida no pais e verifica profunda mudança nos padrões historicos
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 00:00
The declassified reports focus on ties between Ramirez, narco-traffickers, and the country's illegal paramilitary groups in the 1990s