Tag: <span>Human Rights Watch</span>
March 28, 2016 > Staff
Human Rights Watch Warns of Impunity Concerning Colombia’s ‘False Positives’
Top Story — Days after Colombia’s government and the rebels of the FARC postponed a key deadline for the resolution of peace talks, Human Rights Watch released an analysis today […] Read More >
November 10, 2011 > Staff
Mexico Authorities Abuse Human Rights In Drug War Fight, Report Says
Today in Latin America Top Story — Mexican authorities, including the widely esteemed and U.S.-trained Marines, have committed hundreds of human rights abuses, according to a report issued by Human […] Read More >
June 2, 2011 > Andrew OReilly
Venezuela And Mexico Are Top Buyers Of Military Equipment From Spain
Venezuela and Mexico topped the list last year of nations purchasing military equipment from Spain, with the two countries collectively spending more than 340 million euros (about $492 million). Hugo […] Read More >
September 7, 2010 > Staff
Mexican Soldiers Kill Two At Checkpoint; Obama Administration Considers Increase In Military Aid
Today in Latin America Top Story — Two people were shot dead at a military checkpoint in northern Mexico, authorities said Monday. Soldiers attacked a car passing a military checkpoint, saying […] Read More >
March 6, 2010 > Andrew OReilly
Human Rights Watch Urges Honduras to Investigate Attacks on Coup Opponents
A letter relased by Human Rights Watch Americas director this week called on the government of Honduran President Porfirio Lobo to investigate attacks on opponents of last June’s coup that […] Read More >
February 4, 2010 > Staff
New Paramilitary Groups On The Rise In Colombia
Today in Latin America Top Story — Paramilitary successor groups in Colombia have become a major threat to Colombia’s economy and human rights record, according to a report issued by […] Read More >