Latin America
Black Is Beautiful in Ecuador (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: December 26, 2017
OAS and State Department Don’t Agree on Honduras Political Crisis
The OAS has never before issued such a clear negative technical report and explicitly called for elections to be rerun.
The Response to Puerto Rico’s Missing Persons and Death Count After María Is ‘Too Little, Too Late’
“You know, early on, since week number one or two, we already had a lot of evidence that the deaths were skyrocketing.”
From Honduras: Open Letter to the Virtuous People of the United States of America
Believe me, my sisters and brothers, what my people ask of you is that you allow us to seek our own freedom, autonomy, independence.
Desde Honduras: Carta abierta al digno pueblo de los Estados Unidos
Créanmelo, hermanas y hermanos míos, lo que mi pueblo hoy les pide es que le permitan buscar su propia libertad, autonomía, independencia.
Para que los hechos se repitan en Honduras
En Honduras, el golpe de Estado de 2009 sirvió de antesala a un conflicto anticipado en 2017.
What’s Happening in Honduras and Why It Matters (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: December 15, 2017
Venezuelan Regime Sweeps Mayoral Races, Tightening Maduro’s Grip on Power
Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party swept the country’s December 10 municipal elections, winning 300 of 339 races for mayor, including in 39 of the country’s 40 biggest cities.
FROM HONDURAS: An Open Letter to Public Officials of the Government of the United States (OPINION)
You keep silent about the atrocities committed by Juan Orlando Hernández against my people.
DESDE HONDURAS: Carta abierta para las y los funcionarios públicos del gobierno de los Estados Unidos
Basta de tanta injerencia y manipulación en el destino de mi pueblo.
Venezuelan Municipal Elections Open Two Scenarios for 2018 Presidential Race (OPINION)
Sociologist Ociel Lopez reviews Chavismo’s recent spate of electoral wins, but argues that they could be insufficient to beat the opposition in presidential elections next year.
Honduras Election Crisis Is Likely to End in Violence (OPINION)
I fear that no matter who is ultimately declared winner, this tumult can only end in more bloodshed.
The Jesuit Murders of El Salvador (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: December 10, 2017
Honduras Will Emerge a Free and Dignified People
Our taking over of the streets in Honduras is not a response to any strategy of the opposition to Juan Orlando Hernández. On the contrary, I think that the opposition themselves is surprised at the Honduran people’s actions.
Honduras emergerá libre y digna
La salida a las calles no ha respondido a ninguna estrategia de la oposición, al contrario creo que la oposición misma se siente sorprendida de lo que está pasando con el pueblo.
269 Academics Call for Transparency and Election Recount in Honduras
We are, however, concerned that the TSE’s actions, particularly since the polls closed and as votes were tallied, have been secretive, lacking in transparency and accountability.
It Will Only Get Worse in Honduras: A Call for International Attention
The government of Juan Orlando Hernández and his ambition for power is without limit in Honduras.
Vamos para peor en Honduras: Una llamada a la atención internacional
El gobierno de Juan Orlando y su ambición de poder no tienen limite.
A Very Informative Breakdown About Honduras’ Controversial Presidential Elections
What is going on in the Central American country?
Honduran Authorities Detain U.S. Human Rights Observer 11 Hours at Airport a Day Before Elections
“They were denying that there are human rights violations happening in the country by doing that.”