Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA.org · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 11:07 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: The rise of extremism in Brazil's elections

The Latest on Human Rights in Latin America Friday, October 28, 2022Dear John,  This Sunday, October 30, Brazil will elect the country’s future President, choosing between the opposed visions of Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva.  I spoke with Camila Asano, Program Director of Conectas …

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  Maureen Meyer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 9:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: Changing migration demands new strategies

The Latest on Human Rights in Latin America Friday, October 21, 2022Dear John,  Migration trends have changed significantly over recent months, with rapidly increasing numbers of protection-seeking Venezuelans arriving in the U.S. in search of a safe haven now exceeding that of migrants and asylum s…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA.org · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 10:01 PM

📩WOLA WEEKLY: U.S. and Mexico’s Disappointing Approach to Protection Seeking Venezuelans Puts Thousands at Risk

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America.Friday, October 14, 2022 Dear John,                             This week, we delve into the latest migration trends in the region – as the Biden administration announced plans for a humanitarian parole program for some Venezuelan protection-seeking migra…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM

📩WOLA WEEKLY: Elections in Brazil, Interference in Ayotzinapa & New Joint Reports on Guatemala

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America.Friday, October 7, 2022 Dear  John I write this words as I return to Washington D.C. from an intense visit to Brazil, where alongside WOLA’s Director for the Andes, Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, I was part of the International Mission of Human Rights Specialists…

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  Maureen Meyer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 30, 2022 at 9:01 PM

📩WOLA WEEKLY: 8 years of Ayotzinapa, State of Emergency in El Salvador, Brazil Elections

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America.Friday, September 30, 2022 Dear John,                             This month marks the 8th year anniversary of the disappearances of 43 students of the Ayotzinapa case in which Mexican security forces and criminal actors forcibly disappeared 43 teaching s…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 9:00 PM

📩WOLA WEEKLY: 🏆🕊️Human Rights Award and Benefit Gala 2022: Honoring Bravery and Courage

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America.Friday, September 23, 2022 Dear John,                             There’s a moment when a room packed with human rights activists, government officials and journalists goes completely quiet, all eyes on a screen, tears streaming down many people’s eyes. T…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 10:10 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: The Brave Search for Justice in El Salvador and Guatemala

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America. Friday, September 16, 2022 Dear John,                               WOLA's Human Rights Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala 2022, on September 21, is less than a week away, and I would like to take a moment to tell you more about the bravery of some of the …

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  Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, WOLA · [email protected]

September 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Cafecito con Carolina

Cafecito con Carolina September 15, 2022  Dear John,  As summer in the Northern Hemisphere comes to an end, and we prepare to host our first in-person Human Rights Awards Ceremony and Benefit Gala since the start of the pandemic, I’m looking forward to taking a moment to reflect on my first year as…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 9:01 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: Militarization in Mexico, Editor's Top Picks

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America. Friday, September 9, 2022 Dear John,                                 This week, we analyze the impact of Andrés Manuel López Obrador's proposed militarization Bill, which will will deepen and make permanent a model that has failed to improve security for …

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 9:30 PM

🏆WOLA’s Human Rights Award and Benefit Gala: Two Weeks to Go!

#WOLAGALA2022Dear John, WOLA’s 2022 Human Rights Awards and Benefit Gala on September 21 is just around the corner, and the good news is that there’s still time to join what promises to be a wonderful in-person evening of reflection and celebration.  This year, activist and award-winning singer-song…

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  Stephanie Brewer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 6:01 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: Understanding the Mexican Government’s New Actions on Ayotzinapa & Militarization.

The latest on Human Rights in Latin America.Friday, September 2, 2022 Dear John,                               As we approach the eighth anniversary of the Ayotzinapa disappearances—in which Mexican security forces and criminal actors forcibly disappeared 43 teaching students in Iguala, Guerrero—Me…

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  Ana María Méndez Dardón, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 7:15 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: The Democratic Breakdown in Central America and More

The latest on Latin America. Friday, August 26, 2022Dear John,                                                             The most recent manifestation of the democratic governance crisis in Central America is an authoritarian wave that criminalizes, attacks, and persecutes independent justice oper…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 11:00 PM

🏆WOLA’s Human Rights Award and Benefit Gala: Join us in a Month!

#WOLAGALA2022Dear John,It is now a month until WOLA’s Human Rights Award and Benefit Gala 2022 on September 21, and the good news is that there’s still time to be a part of this special evening. This year, award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Chavez will help us honor four individuals who have worke…

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  Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela

The latest on Latin America--This week, a focus on Venezuela. Friday, August 12, 2022Dear John,                                                                                                                           This week, 125 national and international organizations working on Venezuela urge…

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  Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: Colombia’s Ethnic Chapter, Women Incarceration and Relief for Cuba

The latest on Latin America Friday, August 12, 2022Dear John,                                                                                                                           President Gustavo Petro took office in Colombia on Sunday August 7, as the country faces a human rights and humanita…

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  Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: A New Human Rights Agenda for Petro in Colombia

The latest on Latin America Friday, August 5, 2022Dear John,  There has been much talk about the new cabinet of Colombia’s new President, Gustavo Petro, who is taking office on Sunday, and the many human rights challenges his country is facing.The road will not be an easy one but what is clear is th…

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  Carolina Jiménez, WOLA.org · [email protected]

August 5, 2022 at 12:00 AM

🏆WOLA’s Human Rights Award and Benefit Gala: Meet the Honorees!

Dear John, WOLA’s 2022 Human Rights Awards and Benefit Gala on September 21 is getting closer, and it promises to be an event you will not want to miss. We will kick off with a very special performance by activist and award-winning singer-songwriter Gina Chavez who will lead us through an evening of…

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  John Walsh, WOLA.org · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: U.S. Policy Disconnect, Women and Latin America’s Broken Prison System

This Friday, we're bringing you the most relevant human rights news and trends from across Latin America, details on past reports, and some deep dives with essential context to the many complex dynamics at play across the region. Friday, July 29, 2022Dear John,   Earlier this year, President Biden …

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  Ana =?iso-8859-1?q?Mar=EDa_M=E9ndez=2C?= WOLA.org · [email protected]

July 22, 2022 at 6:47 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: The Engle List, U.S.-Mexico Border News & LGTBIQ+ rights in Venezuela

This Friday, we're bringing you the most relevant human rights news and trends from across Latin America, details on past reports, and some deep dives with essential context to the many complex dynamics at play across the region. Friday, July 22, 2022Dear John,  This week, Central America took cent…

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  Carolina =?iso-8859-1?q?Jim=E9nez=2C?= WOLA.org · [email protected]

July 15, 2022 at 6:01 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: AMLO-Biden Meeting, Authoritarianism in Central America and a Very Special Event

This Friday, we're bringing you the most relevant human rights news and trends from across Latin America, details on past reports, and some deep dives with essential context to the many complex dynamics at play across the region. Friday, July 15, 2022Dear John,  It's been another eventful week in …

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  Carolina Jimenez · [email protected]

July 14, 2022 at 1:01 PM

🤝 Your Invitation to WOLA's Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala

You are officially invited to attend WOLA's 2022 Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala! Dear John,  I'm very pleased to extend a formal invitation to our annual Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala.   For the first time since 2019, we will gather for this event in person. This year, we will be h…

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  Maureen Meyer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

July 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 WOLA WEEKLY: The Latest in Latin America

This Friday, we're bringing you the most relevant human rights news and trends from across Latin America, details on past reports, and some deep dives with essential context to the many complex dynamics at play across the region. Friday, July 8, 2022Dear John,  There’s little doubt that protests h…

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  Carolina =?iso-8859-1?q?Jim=E9nez?= Sandoval, WOLA · [email protected]

July 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Cafecito con Carolina

Cafecito con CarolinaJuly 7, 2022 Dear John,  I hope your summer is off to a good start, even as we face challenging times in the U.S. and in Latin America. As we are now halfway through the year, I wanted to write to you today with an update about WOLA’s work. The staff and I have been reviewing …

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  Carolina Jimenez · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Reminder: Save the Date for WOLA's Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala!

Mark your calendars for September 21! WOLA's 2022 Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala is right around the corner.The Washington Office on Latin America cordially invites you to The 2022 Human Rights Awards & Benefit GalaSeptember 21, 2022Dear John,  We're on the verge of a very exciting sea…

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  Carolina =?iso-8859-1?q?Jim=E9nez?= Sandoval, WOLA · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM

📩 Introducing: WOLA WEEKLY

It is a great pleasure to introduce our brand-new WOLA Weekly newsletter! Every Friday, we will bring you the most relevant human rights news and trends from across Latin America, details on past and future events and some deep dives that will bring essential context to the many complex dynamics at…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Weekly Border Update - June 24

migrant death increase, Supreme Court may rule on 'Remain in Mexico', migration remains high, security worsens in border citiesWeekly Border Update06/24/2022  With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past weekly updates h…

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  Isabella Oliver & Josefina =?iso-8859-1?q?Salom=F3n?= · [email protected]

June 21, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Latin America’s “Historic Debt” with Trans Women

From Mexico to El Salvador, Argentina and Colombia, trans women are among the most marginalized and vulnerable groups in Latin America. Pride Month: Kenya Cuevas and Latin America’s “Historic Debt” with Trans Women June 21, 2022  From an early age, the odds stood against her: violence at home, disc…

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  Carolina =?iso-8859-1?q?Jim=E9nez?= Sandoval · [email protected]

June 20, 2022 at 11:07 PM

Colombia Made History. The U.S. Should Join it.

History was made in Colombia. Colombia Made History. The U.S. Should Join it.June 20, 2022  History was made in Colombia. A presidential ticket with a message of social justice and equality will govern the country for the next four years. An Afro-descendant woman was elected Vice President. Again…

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  Gimena =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez?= and Adam Isacson · [email protected]

June 16, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Colombia’s politics are changing dramatically.

U.S. policy must change too. Colombia’s politics are changing dramatically. U.S. policy must change too. June 16, 2022  If the Summit of the Americas was anything to go by, U.S.-Colombia bilateral relations are at an all time high. President Iván Duque was celebrated, again, for his decision to gra…

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  Carolina =?iso-8859-1?q?Jim=E9nez=2C?= WOLA.org · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 11:00 PM

The "Authoritarian Virus"

“One of the Main Victims of the ‘Authoritarian Virus’ is Judicial Independence” Carolina Jiménez Sandoval: “One of the Main Victims of the ‘Authoritarian Virus’ is Judicial Independence”June 14, 2022  Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, president of WOLA, says that the recent Summit of the Americas failed…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 9:21 PM

Weekly Border Update - June 10

migration at the Summit of the Americas, "caravan" departs Tapachula, Supreme Court decision shields border agentsWeekly Border Update06/10/2022  With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past weekly updates here. THIS WEE…

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  Carolina Jimenez · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Save the Date! WOLA's Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala

On behalf of everyone at WOLA, I am excited to cordially invite you to attend WOLA's 2022 Human Rights Awards & Benefit Gala on September 21.The Washington Office on Latin America cordially invites you to The 2022 Human Rights Awards & Benefit GalaSeptember 21, 2022Dear John,  We're on the…

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  Maureen Meyer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 6:10 PM

The Ninth Summit of the Americas: Five Things You Need to Know

WOLA looks at the most pressing issues to understand the events taking place this weekThe Ninth Summit of the Americas: Five Things You Need to Know June 6, 2022  It’s been a turbulent few weeks ahead of the Ninth Summit of the Americas, hosted by the U.S. in Los Angeles, California. Questions are …

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  Stephanie Brewer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 11:24 AM

Struggling to Survive: the Situation of Asylum Seekers in Tapachula, Mexico

A new WOLA report follows the route of asylum seekers arriving in Tapachula.Struggling to Survive: theSituation of Asylum Seekersin Tapachula, Mexico June 2, 2022  Seeking asylum is never an easy process. Families, children, and adults forced to flee their homes experience the trauma of violence or…

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  Gimena =?iso-8859-1?q?S=E1nchez-Garzoli?= & Adam Isacson, WOLA.org · [email protected]

May 30, 2022 at 10:30 PM

🇨🇴🗳️Colombia Elections: ‘The Next President is Either Going to Effectively Kill the Peace Accord or Save it’

The first round of the Presidential elections in Colombia was marked by the real possibility of a triumph of the political left, a stalemate in the peace process, the proliferation of armed groups, and growing violence. Colombia Elections: ‘The Next President is Either Going to Effectively Kill th…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Weekly Border Update - May 27

Title 42 will remain in place, Title 42 has caused family "self separation", migrant drowningsWeekly Border Update05/27/2022  With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past weekly updates here. THIS WEEK: As expected, a Lo…

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  Maureen Meyer · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Beyond the U.S.-Mexico Border: Migration Trends in the Americas, Explained

The United States will host the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles from June 6-10. The Summit is expected to address the topic of migration, and the Biden administration plans to sign a hemispheric declaration on migration and protection. Beyond the U.S.-Mexico Border: Migration Trends in the A…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Colombia’s High-Stakes Presidential Elections: What You Need to Know

Colombia’s High-Stakes Presidential Elections: What You Need to Know  May 25, 2022By Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, WOLA Director for the Andes Colombia’s upcoming presidential elections on May 29 are taking place at a time of great tension, rising insecurity, economic challenges, polarization, and distr…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Webinar Invite | Justice Co-Opted: Venezuela’s Broken Judicial System

The situation in Venezuela represents one of the biggest challenges to democracy and human rights in the Americas, with the Venezuelan security forces and armed pro-government groups responsible for grave human rights abuses and crimes against humanity.Please join The Washington Office on Latin Ame…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 11:45 PM

Three Consequences of Keeping Title 42 in Place [at the U.S.-Mexico Border]

May 23 was to be the end of a shameful chapter in the recent history of human rights in the United States. Three Consequences of Keeping Title 42 in Place [at the U.S.-Mexico Border] 05/23/2022 May 23 was to be the end …

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  Stephanie Brewer, WOLA.org · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 6:31 PM

🇲🇽 Mexico: 100,000 Disappeared and Missing People

What does this moment mean for the country and what are some of the steps authorities should take to achieve truth, justice, and an end to disappearances?Mexico: 100,000 Disappeared and Missing People May 17, 2022By: Stephanie Brewer For years now, relatives of Mexico’s disappearance victims – led …

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Webinar— High-Risk Feminism in Colombia

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) cordially invites you to the following webinar:High-Risk Feminism in Colombia   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ETTUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 The abysmal security situation facing human rights defenders, social leaders, Afro-Colombian and Indigenous activists, and enviro…

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  Adam Isacson, WOLA · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 7:50 PM

Weekly Border Update - May 13

Title 42 likely to remain in place, migration dropped slightly, migrant deaths continueWeekly Border Update05/13/2022  With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past weekly updates here. THIS WEEK: Facing Republican-led li…

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  Ana =?iso-8859-1?q?Mar=EDa_M=E9ndez?= - WOLA · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Democracy on the Brink: El Salvador’s Ongoing State of Emergency

Democracy is deteriorating rapidly in El Salvador.Democracy on the Brink: El Salvador’s Ongoing State of EmergencyMay 6, 2022Democracy is deteriorating rapidly in El Salvador.  Far from providing tools to protect citizens from violence, the state of emergency has represented a threat to everybody’s…

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  John Walsh · [email protected]

May 5, 2022 at 8:39 PM

A House of Cards

High Compliance: a legally indefensible and confusing distraction. High Compliance: A House of Cards May 5, 2022 In a recently published report, ‘High compliance, a lex lata legalization for the non-medical cannabis industry,’ Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli claims to have discovered a new legal justificati…

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  WOLA · [email protected]

May 2, 2022 at 8:57 PM

WOLA Job Opening: Grant Coordinator

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks a Grant Coordinator to join our fast-paced and dynamic development team. WOLA Job OpeningGrant Coordinator The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) seeks a Grant Coordinator to join our fast-paced and dynamic development team. This creative t…

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  Adam Isacson · [email protected]

April 28, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Toxic U.S. Border Law Enforcement Culture Enabling Abuses

We invite you to explore WOLA's new database resource that documents credible allegations of incidents of abuse committed by U.S. border agencies. Toxic U.S. Border Law Enforcement Culture Enabling AbusesApril 28, 2022 A new database of incidents of abuse at the Mexico border paints a harrowing pi…

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  Kristen Martinez-Gugerli, WOLA · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Venezuela Update - April 22

ICC Developments, Civic Engagement, and Human Rights 04/22/2022  The Venezuela Update is a regular publication that provides up-to-date news and analysis on Venezuelan politics, the humanitarian crisis, the human rights situation in Venezuela, the international response, and the situation for Venez…

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  John Walsh · [email protected]

April 21, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Biden’s New Drug Control Strategy: Main Takeaways

Long Overdue Focus on Harm Reduction and Other TakeawaysBiden’s New Drug Control Strategy: Long Overdue Focus on Harm Reduction and Other Takeaways April 21, 2022 The Biden administration’s first full-fledged national drug control strategy was released today with the country in the midst of a drug …

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  WOLA · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Guatemala’s Attorney General Elections: Judicial Independence and Democracy at a Crossroads

This election is fundamental and gives an opportunity to rebuild the justice system, and in turn, strengthen institutions to address structural impunity.Guatemala’s Attorney General Elections: Judicial Independence and Democracy at a CrossroadsApril 18, 2022 Through the infiltration of judicial bo…

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