Latin America
Colombia: Fear of war dominates an Afro-Colombian conclave in their ‘territorio’
February 17, 2023More than 40 leaders, representing women’s and youth groups, victims of violence, and more, gathered to receive us for an informative session on the current state of affairs.
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Peru coup government opens the door for entry of U.S. troops
January 26, 2023Draft legislation would authorize “the entry of naval units and foreign military personnel with weapons of war” into Peru. Who else would that mean other than the U.S.?
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Attempted assassination of Francia Márquez, Colombia’s first Black vice president, foiled
January 12, 202315 lbs of explosives were found on the rural road that leads to her home.
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Seeking relief from oppression, Peruvians resist Castillo removal…and wait
December 28, 2022After harassing him for months, Peru’s right-wing Congress recently ordered President Pedro Castillo’s removal from office. The authorities arrested him, and now he is in prison.
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Early evidence suggests U.S. may have pushed for coup in Peru
December 20, 2022The move by Pedro Castillo to dissolve congress ahead of a third impeachment motion seems to be the result of a pressure campaign with support from the U.S.
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