Bilingual independent media by, about, and for social movements in Mexico and beyond
Bilingual independent media by, about, and for social movements in Mexico and beyond
August 1st, 2007 – Amnesty International writes: Oaxaca exemplifies many of the long-standing human rights problems that remain unresolved in Mexico. The state and the federal authorities must put an immediate end to the human rights violations in the context…
July 31st, 2007 – A Report from Amnesty International: Introduction “I was talking to my friends about where we should go when suddenly two trucks arrived at top speed with heavily armed police who pointed their guns at us… One…
July 31st, 2007 – Amnesty International writes: In December 2006, Felipe Calderón Hinojosa took office as President of Mexico. This new government has a golden opportunity to make the protection of human rights a reality for all people in Mexico.…
In June 2006, widespread protests demanding the resignation of the State Governor erupted in Oaxaca State. Oaxaca City was brought to a standstill for several months. The political turmoil lasted into 2007 and provoked a prolonged public security crisis. While…
July 28th, 2007 – san diego indymedia volunteer writes: On Monday, human rights activists responded to brutality in Oaxaca against a people’s celebration of Guelaguetza, a traditional festival, by educating and protesting at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego. On…