Human Rights
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 00:00
Un ex enfermero de la Unidad Penitenciaria 1 de Cordoba relato ayer el asesinato de un preso politico en manos del entonces teniente Gustavo Adolfo Alsina.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 00:00
This week, one gang adopted a new tactic: kidnapping journalists to get their videos on the air.
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 00:00
La Comision Nacional de Derechos Humanos (CNDH) reconocio hoy que en Mexico hay una escalada de la violencia contra los periodistas despues de que hace tres dias fueron secuestrados en una misma accion cuatro profesionales de tres medios de comunicacion d
Report: Military Assistance and Human Rights: Colombia, U.S. Accountability, and Global Implications
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 00:00
U.S. military aid flowing to Colombia is having a direct, negative effect on the human rights of Colombians. Though the "Leahy Law" prohibits aid to military units that have committed gross violations, the United States continues to support such
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
On July 22 around 800 people from across the region came to the Macarena to tell an international delegation of political leaders, trade unionists and NGOs from the U.S. and Europe of the abuses they have suffered, many allegedly at the hands of the armed
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
Los restos de dos jovenes desaparecidos durante la ultima dictadura argentina, un frances y una mexicana, fueron identificados gracias a una pista recogida inicialmente en un trabajo de estudiantes de secundaria.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
Tras una ola internacional de protestas, Estados Unidos revirtio su decision de negar la visa al periodista colombiano Hollman Morris para participar en la prestigiosa beca Nieman de la Universidad de Harvard.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
At least seven journalists have been killed in Mexico so far in 2010. Many more Mexican reporters have received threats from drug gangs.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
With vital legislative elections looming Sept. 26, the government has given notice that no media outlet is too large -- or small -- to escape scrutiny.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00
Visa records are confidential and we are unable to discuss the specific details of Mr. Morris' case.