Venezuela: Resistencia Contra el Gobierno
As residents of the United Sates, we often take certain services for granted. This includes access to basic shelter, food, and healthcare. In addition, we are believed to be protected under our constitution. This is not always the case in
Venezuela: Resistencia Contra el Gobierno
As residents of the United Sates, we often take certain services for granted. This includes access to basic shelter, food, and healthcare. In addition, we are believed to be protected under our constitution. This is not always the case in
Displacement of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil
Dossier There are few nations that treat a sport with as much reverence as Brazil treats soccer, or as it is known globally, football. To many, it is simply the greatest rallying point in society. And so, in 2014, the
Displacement of Indigenous Peoples in Brazil
Dossier There are few nations that treat a sport with as much reverence as Brazil treats soccer, or as it is known globally, football. To many, it is simply the greatest rallying point in society. And so, in 2014, the
I Am 10-year Old from Paraguay, and I Am Expecting
View article here. A 10 year old girl is supposed to be enjoying her childhood and youth. Unfortunately, that is not the case of a 10 year-old pregnant girl from Paraguay. The story captured the hearts and the souls of
I Am 10-year Old from Paraguay, and I Am Expecting
View article here. A 10 year old girl is supposed to be enjoying her childhood and youth. Unfortunately, that is not the case of a 10 year-old pregnant girl from Paraguay. The story captured the hearts and the souls of
Water Rights in Bolivia: The Consequences of Neoliberal Economics in Bolivia
In the early days of September, 1999 the President of Bolivia Hugo Banzer signed a contract with the Bechtel Corporation. This contract privatized the water supply of the Bolivian city of Cochabamba under the ownership of Aguas del Tunari, a
Water Rights in Bolivia: The Consequences of Neoliberal Economics in Bolivia
In the early days of September, 1999 the President of Bolivia Hugo Banzer signed a contract with the Bechtel Corporation. This contract privatized the water supply of the Bolivian city of Cochabamba under the ownership of Aguas del Tunari, a
The Indigenous Struggle against Neoliberalism in Brazil
If you’ve heard about Brazil in the news over the last decade, you’ve probably heard some mention of its growing economy and entrance onto the world stage as a global economic power. Acronyms like BRIC, with B representing the up
The Indigenous Struggle against Neoliberalism in Brazil
If you’ve heard about Brazil in the news over the last decade, you’ve probably heard some mention of its growing economy and entrance onto the world stage as a global economic power. Acronyms like BRIC, with B representing the up
The Violation of Human Rights in the Modern Cuban Prison System
The Cuban government is one of the last four remaining socialist nations of the Cold War, and it is peculiarly stable despite rampant support for reform within the country and dissatisfaction with the majority Communist party that supports Raúl Castro.
The Violation of Human Rights in the Modern Cuban Prison System
The Cuban government is one of the last four remaining socialist nations of the Cold War, and it is peculiarly stable despite rampant support for reform within the country and dissatisfaction with the majority Communist party that supports Raúl Castro.
Tropic of Cancer: The United States’ Human Rights Violations in Vieques
During President Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008, he wrote a letter to the then-Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vilá, promising to use his resources to clean up the environment of Vieques and to monitor the health of Viequenses affected
Tropic of Cancer: The United States’ Human Rights Violations in Vieques
During President Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008, he wrote a letter to the then-Governor of Puerto Rico Anibal Acevedo Vilá, promising to use his resources to clean up the environment of Vieques and to monitor the health of Viequenses affected
How Fifa and the 2014 World Cup Expanded Poverty in Brazil
“Brazil World Cup: FIfa and business miss an open goal for human rights” – Phil Bloomer and Julia Mello Nieva. 13 June 2014 Click here for original text “FIFA is recognized as one of the world’s wealthiest sporting associations.”
How Fifa and the 2014 World Cup Expanded Poverty in Brazil
“Brazil World Cup: FIfa and business miss an open goal for human rights” – Phil Bloomer and Julia Mello Nieva. 13 June 2014 Click here for original text “FIFA is recognized as one of the world’s wealthiest sporting associations.”
How Brazil’s World Cup has sold its people short in the Amazon
Jillian Steinhauer, “Brazil Evicts Indigenous People in Violent Clash Over Sports Stadium” Hyperallergic (April 1, 2013).Link to Article Even before the high profile arrests of many FIFA officials this past month, there were many concerns as to the selection of host states for the
How Brazil’s World Cup has sold its people short in the Amazon
Jillian Steinhauer, “Brazil Evicts Indigenous People in Violent Clash Over Sports Stadium” Hyperallergic (April 1, 2013).Link to Article Even before the high profile arrests of many FIFA officials this past month, there were many concerns as to the selection of host states for the
Mexico: Investigate Michoacán Killings
Click here to see full article The observation of human rights in Latin America still raises some questions. This is following the recent mass killing of civilians by the state security personnel yet the same go unpunished. The efforts put
Mexico: Investigate Michoacán Killings
Click here to see full article The observation of human rights in Latin America still raises some questions. This is following the recent mass killing of civilians by the state security personnel yet the same go unpunished. The efforts put
IWGIA 2015 Yearbook Entry on Brazil – Brazil’s Violations of Indigenous People’s Rights for Development Projects
Maria de Lourdes Beldi de Alcantara, “Brazil”, entry in IWGIA, The Indigenous World 2015 online (April 21, 2015) Click here to see full article The International Workgroup for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) 2015 Yearbook report for Brazil tracks human rights affairs
IWGIA 2015 Yearbook Entry on Brazil – Brazil’s Violations of Indigenous People’s Rights for Development Projects
Maria de Lourdes Beldi de Alcantara, “Brazil”, entry in IWGIA, The Indigenous World 2015 online (April 21, 2015) Click here to see full article The International Workgroup for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) 2015 Yearbook report for Brazil tracks human rights affairs
The Last of the Iron Curtain – Emergence of Cuban-American Relations
“World Report 2014: Cuba” Human Rights Watch online (June 25th, 2015) Click here to see full text Recently, America has been in talks to remove or at least lessen the embargoes on its Cuban neighbors that it has maintained since 1961,
The Last of the Iron Curtain – Emergence of Cuban-American Relations
“World Report 2014: Cuba” Human Rights Watch online (June 25th, 2015) Click here to see full text Recently, America has been in talks to remove or at least lessen the embargoes on its Cuban neighbors that it has maintained since 1961,
Recent Killing of Journalist in Mexico Underscores Need to Strengthen Protections
Government Program to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Faces Serious Challenges. Washington Office on Latin America Organization Online ( May 14, 2015). Mexico has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world to practice journalism with over 326
Recent Killing of Journalist in Mexico Underscores Need to Strengthen Protections
Government Program to Protect Human Rights Defenders and Journalists Faces Serious Challenges. Washington Office on Latin America Organization Online ( May 14, 2015). Mexico has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world to practice journalism with over 326
Blog Post Prompt & Sample post – The Roots of La Sentencia
Blog Post Assignment Due on Monday 6/29: Warm up for Dossier Elizabeth Mahony and Rachel Nolan, “The Roots of La Sentencia,” Jacobin Magazine online (June 20, 2015) Click here to see full interview [Text of annotation goes here] [This is the image
Blog Post Prompt & Sample post – The Roots of La Sentencia
Blog Post Assignment Due on Monday 6/29: Warm up for Dossier Elizabeth Mahony and Rachel Nolan, “The Roots of La Sentencia,” Jacobin Magazine online (June 20, 2015) Click here to see full interview [Text of annotation goes here] [This is the image
Labor Rights Following CAFTA-DR
Since the enactment of free trade agreements such as NAFTA and CAFTA-DR, there have been numerous accounts of labor violations in addition to a heavy presence of child labor in the member states of Central and Latin America. The U.S
Labor Rights Following CAFTA-DR
Since the enactment of free trade agreements such as NAFTA and CAFTA-DR, there have been numerous accounts of labor violations in addition to a heavy presence of child labor in the member states of Central and Latin America. The U.S
Venezuela’s Presidencies: A Legacy of Repressing Human Rights Defenders
1 Introduction In the wake of the Caracazo 2014 violent protests in Venezuela, which occurred from February through March, over 3,000 people were arrested and another 43 died.[1] With this tragedy, the international community began to recognize the dire political
Venezuela’s Presidencies: A Legacy of Repressing Human Rights Defenders
1 Introduction In the wake of the Caracazo 2014 violent protests in Venezuela, which occurred from February through March, over 3,000 people were arrested and another 43 died.[1] With this tragedy, the international community began to recognize the dire political
The Chained Pearl of Antilles: Repression of Human Rights in the Cuban State
A communist state does not allow for any political or social movements inside the country. This was the case in the Soviet Union, Communist China and to today Cuba. Starting with Fidel Castro, those who opposed the regime and asked
The Chained Pearl of Antilles: Repression of Human Rights in the Cuban State
A communist state does not allow for any political or social movements inside the country. This was the case in the Soviet Union, Communist China and to today Cuba. Starting with Fidel Castro, those who opposed the regime and asked
Indigenous Rights in Guatemala: The Foreign Mining Issue
Dana Park, Meseret Ghirmai, Austin Wells Guatemala is a Central American country that has a population of 10 million people, with Mayans making up 6 million of the population. It’s a country run by wealthy landowners and big businesses are
Indigenous Rights in Guatemala: The Foreign Mining Issue
Dana Park, Meseret Ghirmai, Austin Wells Guatemala is a Central American country that has a population of 10 million people, with Mayans making up 6 million of the population. It’s a country run by wealthy landowners and big businesses are
LGBT Rights in Latin America: Progress and Resistance
Samantha Aguilar, Cassandra Ginnis, Lukas Mcgregor In an effort to take the temperature of LGBTI rights in Latin America, we have undertaken a sociopolitical analysis of those areas in the region, which have been late in arriving to questions of
LGBT Rights in Latin America: Progress and Resistance
Samantha Aguilar, Cassandra Ginnis, Lukas Mcgregor In an effort to take the temperature of LGBTI rights in Latin America, we have undertaken a sociopolitical analysis of those areas in the region, which have been late in arriving to questions of
A Multi-country Analysis of Human Trafficking in Latin America
Megan Cliff Kimberly Guzman Erin Waugh Executive Summary As is any other industry, human trafficking is essentially based off of supply and demand. In particular, however, the industry feeds off of the vulnerability of others. Human trafficking is fueled by
A Multi-country Analysis of Human Trafficking in Latin America
Megan Cliff Kimberly Guzman Erin Waugh Executive Summary As is any other industry, human trafficking is essentially based off of supply and demand. In particular, however, the industry feeds off of the vulnerability of others. Human trafficking is fueled by
The Honduran Coup of 2009 and Its Impact On Human Rights
Honduras and its relationship to human rights is a product of the rest of the world’s progress. This country in Latin America has never held a space of predominant attention due to the western world’s domination of the international spheres.
The Honduran Coup of 2009 and Its Impact On Human Rights
Honduras and its relationship to human rights is a product of the rest of the world’s progress. This country in Latin America has never held a space of predominant attention due to the western world’s domination of the international spheres.
Political Dissidents in Cuba and American Democracy
Megan Gularte, Jack Mizes, Sara Meza Cuban leader Fidel Castro established the first communist dictatorship in the Western Hemisphere after leading a coup to overthrow Fulgencio Batista in 1959, after which the Cuban people eagerly looked towards their dreams of
Political Dissidents in Cuba and American Democracy
Megan Gularte, Jack Mizes, Sara Meza Cuban leader Fidel Castro established the first communist dictatorship in the Western Hemisphere after leading a coup to overthrow Fulgencio Batista in 1959, after which the Cuban people eagerly looked towards their dreams of
Holy Politics: Exploring Catholicism, Dictatorship and Women’s Rights in Chile
A Brief Introduction Chile, a country that prides itself on their democracy and vibrant economy has tried to move past the dark history that brings to mind stories of torture and violence. For almost two decade Chile suffered a period
Holy Politics: Exploring Catholicism, Dictatorship and Women’s Rights in Chile
A Brief Introduction Chile, a country that prides itself on their democracy and vibrant economy has tried to move past the dark history that brings to mind stories of torture and violence. For almost two decade Chile suffered a period
Examination of the Street Children of Mexico: A Look into Who They Are, What They Do, and How They Connect to the World and to Human Rights.F
Street children in UNICEF’s most recent definition is describes street children as as “any girl or boy… for whom the street (in the widest sense of the word, including unoccupied dwellings, wasteland, etc.) has become his or her habitual abode
Examination of the Street Children of Mexico: A Look into Who They Are, What They Do, and How They Connect to the World and to Human Rights.F
Street children in UNICEF’s most recent definition is describes street children as as “any girl or boy… for whom the street (in the widest sense of the word, including unoccupied dwellings, wasteland, etc.) has become his or her habitual abode
Child Sex Tourism in Costa Rica: A Product of Poverty?
Originally posted on klpflieger:
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbzQ4v4Uo1IZcT0b1zNVR3rNROx_zQJ9MvZ7VosTcSc/edit Within Costa Rica, the issue of sex tourism is at an all time high. With the legalization of prostitution, the emergence of minors in the industry has become rampant; while it is recognized as an…
Child Sex Tourism in Costa Rica: A Product of Poverty?
Originally posted on klpflieger:
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1xbzQ4v4Uo1IZcT0b1zNVR3rNROx_zQJ9MvZ7VosTcSc/edit Within Costa Rica, the issue of sex tourism is at an all time high. With the legalization of prostitution, the emergence of minors in the industry has become rampant; while it is recognized as an…
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