Portland Central America Solidarity Committee
Portland Central America Solidarity Committee
Over the course of the last week, over 150 mothers, fathers, children and students have attempted to cross into the US at the border port of entry in California as part of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance’s #BringThemHome project. They have presented themselves at the border and asked to be reunited with their families and their communities. Among them, are […]
Amnesty International on Oct. 1 called on the Mexican authorities to free Alberto Patishtán, a Tzotzil Indigenous man and bilingual teacher from the state of Chiapas in order to end 13 years of unjust imprisonment.
Mexico: The federal authorities must immediately release Alberto Patishtán Read More »
As they prepared to enter into Texas, the group of about 35 crossers, surrounded by friends, family and supporters began shouting louder and louder chants in English and Spanish, including, “Undocumented! Unafraid!”
Dream 30 and Others Cross the Border Read More »
As the media stopped paying attention, many believe that the Zapatista rebellion no longer exists. Quietly, away from the spotlight and cameras, they have deepened their autonomous construction to the point that one can now speak of a different society, governed by rules, codes, and laws distinct from those of the mainstream world.
The Art of Building a New World: Freedom According to the Zapatistas Read More »
Private, for-profit correctional institutions rely on a steady stream of immigrants to keep their wallets fat with taxpayer money
Every Time a Gavel Slams a Prison Goes “Ka-ching!” Read More »
PCASC is proud to release our Spring 2013 issue of La Lucha Solidaria!
New Issue of PCASC’s La Lucha Solidaria Newsletter! Read More »
The recent resurgence of Zapatista actions and communiques inspire solidarity that transcends physical borders and cultural differences. Two local voices express in different ways and different languages one important message–you are not alone.
The private prison industry grew quickly thanks in no small part to its close ties to politicians and its ability to take advantage of right-wing trends, starting with the privatization wave in the eighties and on to the politics of crime, terrorism and immigration.
How Private Prisons Game the Immigration System Read More »
The Pentagon signed $444 million in non-fuel contracts for purchases and services in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 2012 fiscal year, an overall decrease of nearly 15% from the previous year.
Pentagon Continues Contracting US Companies in Latin America Read More »
Aspects of the bill that unions had advocated for; the right to a secret ballot and increasing transparency of union finances, were stripped in the lower house and not included in the Senate version.
Mexican Senate Passes Labor Reform Bill, Weakening Worker Rights Read More »