In partnership with the International Committee for the Freedom of the Cuban 5, the Baltimore-Matanzas Association and Howard County Friends of Latin America are proud to present this event locally. Thursday, September 12 from 7 to 9 pm (Refreshments 7:00 pm; program 7:30 pm Owen Brown Community Center 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 210045 The … Continue reading Stephen Kimber’s new book: “What Lies Across the Water- The Real Story of The Cuban Five” to begin U.S. Tour
Support Nisgua – Fundraiser deadline is Friday July 26, 2013
Dear NISGUA friends,NISGUA has set the official deadline for our 2013 Drawing: Take a Chance for Justice! The cut-off to enter your name is Friday, July 26th. Now, you have four more weeks to increase your chances to win. For every $25 donation to the NISGUA drawing, your name is entered for the possibility of winning one of … Continue reading Support Nisgua – Fundraiser deadline is Friday July 26, 2013
Catatumbo Protests – Colombia
June2013 Four dead during Catatumbo Protests Starting on June 10th around 16,000 campesinos began protesting in the Catatumbo region with two major concentrations taking place in the city of Ocaña and the oil-producing area of Tibú in the North Santander department. Since the mobilization began, four people have been killed, allegedly by the Colombian police and military … Continue reading Catatumbo Protests – Colombia
Brazil’s ‘lost report’ into genocide surfaces after 40 years
Figueiredo report reveals alleged crimes against indigenous tribes from 1940s to 1980s and sheds light on current land policy Jonathan Watts and Jan Rocha guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 29 May 2013 07.50 EDT Umutima shaman in 1957: the Figueiredo report caused an outcry after it revealed crimes against Brazil's indigenous population. Photograph: José Idoyaga/Survival A "lost" report … Continue reading Brazil’s ‘lost report’ into genocide surfaces after 40 years
Friends of Latin America 