North American Congress on Latin America
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25.07.2007
Last year Colombia was praised for reducing violence in Bogota, formally one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Yet this new urban order has not resulted from the rule of law, explains Colombia specialist Garry Leech, but from the rule of private right-wing militias.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Colombia] [Brazil]
13.07.2007
After more than 20 years of waiting, communities in the highlands of Guatemala are finally able to bury their loved ones -- victims of some of the most brutal violence of the country’s 36-year civil war.
View the Photo EssayRelated topics/regions: [Guatemala]
25.06.2007
Manuel Rojas and 24 other workers took the helm when executives shut down the ceramic factory where he had worked for 35 years. The seven years since have been difficult, but rewarding.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Argentina]
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20.06.2007
Nearly 20,000 members of Brazil's Landless Workers Movement marched through the streets of Brasilia last week to hold Lula and his government accountable for "impeding agrarian reform."
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [Brazil]
14.06.2007
The violent targeting of Colombia’s indigenous communities “are truly acts of genocide,” a UN official has said. The United States has the power and responsibility to step in, says a leading U.S.-based non-profit.
Story linkRelated topics/regions: [United States] [Colombia]
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