Guatemala: Peaceful Resistance in the Face of Violence
Guatemala: Peaceful Resistance in the Face of Violence Written by Dawn Paley Wednesday, 24 October 2012 07:10 via http://upsidedownworld.org/main/guatemala-archives-33/3934-guatemala-peaceful-resistance-in-the-face-of-violence Telma Yolanda Oquelí Veliz, who was nearly killed for her activism against mining in San José del Golfo, Guatemala, spoke out publicly Monday morning for the first time since the attack against her in June. “I want to tell … Continue reading
PDH responsabiliza a las fuerzas de seguridad por enfrentamiento
http://www.prensalibre.com/noticias/justicia/PDH-utilicen-Ejercito-disolver-manifestaciones_0_790121142.html Prensa Libre 11/10/12 – 11:23 JUSTICIA PDH responsabiliza a las fuerzas de seguridad por enfrentamiento Jorge De León, procurador de los Derechos Humanos, condenó que el Gobierno utilice a las fuerzas del Ejército para disolver manifestaciones, como la de Totonicapán, que dejó ocho muertos y 30 heridos. Procurador Jorge de León Duque y procuradoras adjuntas … Continue reading
Guatemala under Pressure to Investigate Shooting of Native Protesters
Guatemala under Pressure to Investigate Shooting of Native Protesters Written by Danilo Valladares Tuesday, 09 October 2012 18:47 (IPS) – The deaths of eight indigenous demonstrators taking part in a protest against the Guatemalan government in the southwestern province of Totonicapán have provoked outrage within the country and abroad. The protesters accuse the army of shooting … Continue reading
GOLDCORP OUT NEWS 