Huffington Post
Monday, November 1, 2010 - 00:00
Attacks and threats against human rights and community leaders in Colombia continue full blast since the president's August 7th inauguration, as detailed in a report by a Colombian human rights coalition.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 00:00
The phrase Sebastian Pinera wrote was "Deutschland uber alles," or "Germany above all." It became infamous under the Third Reich.
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.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 - 00:00
Powered by progressive, neoconservative capital and soft power techniques Green Party candidate Marina Silva sent shock waves through Brazil's male dominated political culture by winning 19 million votes in Sunday's presidential election.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 00:00
As the report Still Waiting for Justice details, there has been a marked decrease in the transfer of cases from the military justice system, where the chances of these cases being subject to an impartial investigation and prosecution is slim, to the civil
Monday, September 20, 2010 - 00:00
It's all easy in comparison to what Cubans are experiencing. We should be on their side and acting -- strongly and promptly -- as the President led us to believe that he would do.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 00:00
"The criminals are no longer putting up resistance" when surrounded.
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.
Friday, August 6, 2010 - 00:00
For years, I have been trying to help Haiti grow and prosper, and now I think I have the biggest chance I will ever have to make a difference there. I feel my calling is to serve our country in whatever way the people will have me.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 00:00
President Felipe Calderon said he would consider a debate on legalizing drugs Tuesday as his government announced that more than 28,000 people have been killed in drug violence since he launched a crackdown against cartels in 2006.