Colombia
Natural resources exploitation in Latin America violates human rights
February 24, 2012Argos, fifth largest cement producer in Latin America, used paramilitary groups to force farm families off land thereby expediting land transfers.
Read moreFlower workers: giving Valentine’s Day new meaning
February 14, 2012Colombian workers - mostly female - who cut and ship flowers must endure substandard pay and conditions, reports the AFL-CIO. This holiday would provide an excellent opportunity to show support for them.
Read moreU.S. steelworkers campaign to free Colombian political prisoners
February 3, 2012"We are working in close conjunction with Justice for Colombia in Great Britain on the political prisoners campaign," says USW Senior Counsel Dan Kovalik.
Read moreColombia’s students defend public education, join worldwide movement
November 16, 2011Colombian students are rejecting a government proposal aimed at privatizing public higher education. Students are demanding an alternative education that's democratic, free, and serves the great majority.
Read moreCall goes out for solidarity with striking Colombian palm oil workers
October 28, 2011Thousands of palm oil workers are now on a general strike in Colombia.
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