Injustice
Connections in the Age of Social Media: A May Day Post by @intelatin
In 2009, I wrote all my secrets out in a letter and fell asleep in a sketchy motel near the airport in Mexico City. I did it as an exercise to come to terms with my past and prepare for my future at a pivotal moment in my life. My secrets weren’t super gnarly but […]
Genocide Trial Still Suspended: Supporters Remain Hopeful, Public Dialogue Continues
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues ongoing coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios Montt and […]
Constitutional Court Issues Rulings, Ongoing Questions About How They Impact Genocide Trial Proceedings
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues ongoing coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios Montt and […]
VIDEO: Genocide Trial of Former Dictator Ríos Montt Suspended After Intervention by Guatemalan President
Today Democracy Now! covered the surprising news that the ongoing genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt has been suspended. Here is the video of the segment Democracy Now! also provided the following background: A historic trial against former U.S.-backed Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity […]
Genocide on Trial, Day 20: AJR Survivors Respond to Dramatic Events
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 20 (part 2) report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of […]
Genocide on Trial, Day 20: Defense Grandstands and Trial Proceedings at Risk
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 20 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Genocide on Trial, Day 19: Defense Delays Resting Case & Statements Outside Courtroom Multiply
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 19 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Genocide on Trial, Days 17 & 18: AJR Responds to Efforts to Delegitimize the Trial
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Days 17-18 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Genocide on Trial, Days 15 & 16: Experts Testify, “The Ixil Social Fabric Was Destroyed in the Attack Against Their Culture”
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Days 15-16 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Genocide on Trial, Days 13 & 14: Defense Experts Testify, “There Was Never Intention to Commit Genocide”
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Days 13-14 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Ríos […]
Berkeley 4th Graders Start Online Petition to Bring Classmate Back Home from Mexico
Sign the petition here. We just got this story from a fan of our of Facebook page, and we needed to share it. You can learn more about this story here. Bring Rodrigo Home – Kids For Kids! Rodrigo Guzman was a happy nine-year-old fourth grader at Jefferson Elementary School in Berkeley, California. On January […]
Boston Globe’s Double Standard Continues with Undocumented Irish Nanny’s Murder Case
Just look at the news coming from today’s Boston Globe, regarding the murder case of Aisling Brady McCarthy. The latest news about this case just broke on Boston.com (the Globe’s online platform) under the following headline: “Irish nanny Aisling Brady McCarthy charged with first degree murder in toddler death.” What we find so curious is […]
Genocide on Trial, Days 11–14: Forensic Experts Testify
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Days 11-14 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Genocide on Trial, Day 12: Beatriz Manz, Author of “Paradise in Ashes”
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 12 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Powerful “Ice El Hielo” Video Shines a Strong Lens on #Not1More Campaign
Today the National Day Laborer Organizing Network released a powerful new video for its #Not1More series. For more information visit NotOneMoreDeportation.com Music by La Santa Cecilia. Give the band a like here. They are amazing.
Wikileaks US Embassy Document Confirms Vatican Supported 1973 Pinochet Coup
It was one of the darkest moments in the history of Chile. The 1973 military coup that led to the death of Chilean president Salvador Allende and placed the military’s Augusto Pinochet into power. From 1973–1990, Pinochet ruled Chile as its military dictator, and it is common knowledge now that “the people of Chile were […]
Genocide on Trial, Day 10: Expert Witnesses Testify, “Racism Facilitated the Extermination of the Ixil…”
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 10 report of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in Guatemala of Efraín Rios […]
Why Did Deportation Case of German Homeschooling Family Get Santorum’s Attention and Make ABC News?
I will be honest with you: I did a major double-take when the Facebook page of Rick Santorum posted the following plea this afternoon: Yes, the same Rick Santorum who said this at a Republican presidential debate: Q: [to Santorum]:We heard from Gov. Romney, that self-deportation, or illegal immigrants leaving the country voluntarily, is a possible […]
Cuéntame Launches “Deport Hate” Campaign with Video About Immigrants and the Media
This week Cuéntame released the first video of its “Deport Hate” series. The video discusses the “five ways anti-immigrant hate makes its way into media and policy.” The video includes comments and insights from journalist and author Pilar Marrero, national columnist Gustavo Arrellano, writer/broadcaster Wendy Carrillo, and our very own Julito, Latino Rebels founder. For […]
VIDEO: Facing Deportation Ourselves, We Call on You to Say “Not One More”
Meet some of the real faces behind the headlines of “11 million.” For more information, visit NotOneMoreDeportation.com
Genocide on Trial, Day 9: “We Were the First Ones to Fall…”
NISGUA (Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala) filed the following Day 9 report (from April 3, 2013) of the genocide trial of former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt and ex-intelligence chief Mauricio Rodriguez Sánchez in Guatemala City. They have given us permission to republish all their reports about this historic trial. NISGUA continues live coverage of the trial in […]