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
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…
Ruiz’s protested government is forced to pay state workers to fill Guelaguetza auditorium; tens of thousands march in Oaxaca City despite recent repression July 30th, 2007 – Barucha Calamity Peller writes: Today, on the 30th of July tens of thousands…
July 26th, 2007 – Alive in Mexico writes: On June of 2006 the Government of Oaxaca launched an offensive against striking teachers. This action prompted the formation of a popular movement who made their actions famous around the world facing…