Portland Central America Solidarity Committee
Portland Central America Solidarity Committee
Specifically, the target was the government of Costa Rica and their decision to withdraw from the SOA in 2007.
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A combination of widespread drought, followed by intense flooding in some regions; accusations of commodities speculation; alleged smuggling operations sending large amounts of contraband Bolivian goods to neighboring nations; worldwide food price increases; plus Bolivian government plans to control the prices of certain staple goods has caused strikes, protests and nation-wide sugar shortages in recent weeks.
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US weapons and training essential to the war in Colombia (and more!)
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The three are charged over events that took place on 30 September 2009, when confrontations between demonstrators protesting against a new water law and the national police ended with the death of a Shuar Professor Bosco Wismua, who suffered a fatal blow to the head.
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According to the Honduran press, an agreement is close to being completed. This marks an alarming development in the efforts of the Canadian state and multinational corporations to deepen their relations with Honduras following the military coup of June 28, 2009.
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Women are playing a leading role in a powerful social movement addressing natural resource protection, adaptation to climate change, and corporate accountability in this coastal village in El Salvador.
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At least 16 state legislatures have introduced SB 1070 copycat bills in the current legislative session. They are undeterred by the suite of lawsuits that have thus far kept Arizona from implementing the most controversial elements of its law.
Bills Modeled After Arizona’s SB 1070 Spread Through States Read More »