Human Rights
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 00:00
The Chavez administration has used an array of legislation, threats, and regulatory measures to gradually break down Venezuela's independent press while building up a state media empire.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 00:00
Red de Apoyo has worked closely with the Chavez government on police reform and arms control. Yet here it does not hesitate to make public its strong criticism of the government's decision to withdraw from the Court.
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that Amazon rancher Regivaldo Galvão be released during his appeal process after he was convicted in 2010 of ordering the killing of US nun and rainforest activist Dorothy Stang
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
Colombia's chief prosecutor's office says ex-Gen. Rito Alejo Del Rio did not physically participate in the murder of Marino Lopez but was a co-author for allowing far-right militias to operate with impunity in the banana-growing Uraba region.
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
It is a memoir about a jovial father who was also a formidable intellectual, humanitarian doctor and political radical whose outspokenness about the injustices in this country triggered a murderous rage among reactionary forces.
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
They are not there to join the protests or interfere, only to monitor and record what happens when the police crack down on the protests - as they have done with increased violence this year.
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
Abrumadora mayoria de quienes conocen la sentencia que favorece al Grupo Colina no la acepta.
Monday, August 27, 2012 - 00:00
Autoridades hondurenas detuvieron en la tarde del domingo al portavoz del Movimiento Unificado Campesino del Aguan (MUCA), Vitalino Álvarez, con el argumento de que es "extranjero".
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 00:00
The union-which has more than 200 members-said only union leaders could stop the strike and called on the company to make concrete proposals to end the walkout.