Mexico

AFL-CIO urges Obama to promote human rights on both sides of the border

January 7, 2015 By Mike Hall

Trumka called on Obama to prioritize protecting human rights, addressing public corruption and impunity, reducing growing inequality and building shared prosperity.

Sanctions against Venezuela: Colossal hypocrisy

December 16, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Venezuela and its allies have reacted strongly to what they call an attack on Venezuela's national sovereignty.

Repression fails to stem mass outrage in Mexico

December 11, 2014 By Tim Pelzer

Police repression has failed to stop a wave of protests sweeping Mexico demanding the return of 43 kidnapped students in the state of Guerrero.

Mexico in crisis: Demonstrations against killings erupt worldwide

November 24, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The Nov. 20 protests were huge and extended beyond Mexico to cities around the world, including several in the United States. More are scheduled for Dec. 3.

Mexico in crisis: Can Peña Nieto’s presidency survive?

November 12, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Mexico may be facing a political situation without precedent since the Revolution of 1910-1920.