"The difference between the right word and the nearly right word is the same as that between lightning and the lightning bug." --Mark Twain "Suffice it to say, the operation was an overall success. The attack took place at 1 a.m., and while there were casualties, they were relatively light: 23 American killed and 324 … Continue reading 25 Years ago: Operation “Just Cause”
17th Annual Human Rights Potluck Dinner and Program
Thanks to all who attended and participated in our event which was held on Saturday, November 15, 2014, in memory of Emma Byrne at the East Columbia 50+ Center. Below are photos taken during the event: Download a printable flyer at this link:HoCoFoLa2014 Human Rights Flyer_FINAL COLOR
Venezuela Wins UN Security Council Seat
Published 16 October 2014 http://www.telesurtv.net/SubSecciones/en/news/latinaamerica/ With 181 votes in favour, Venezuela wins a seat at the UN Security Council. Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand are also elected members. Spain won the last seat in a separate vote. As of January 1, 2015 Venezuela will sit alongside the five permanent UNSC members – Russia, the United … Continue reading Venezuela Wins UN Security Council Seat
Vieques in the reflection of Panamá
Vieques in the reflection of Panamá… documentary and panel about US militarism and its impact in both places Vieques en el espejo de Panamá (enero 2003) 58 min Productor Ejecutivo: Luis Fernando Coss Dirección: Eduardo Aguiar Investigación: Ramón Bosque Pérez y Benjamín Torres Gotay Guión: Marcos Pérez Ramírez - A panel discussion was held at … Continue reading Vieques in the reflection of Panamá
Friends of Latin America 