By Mabel Durán-Sánchez Since the beginning of the global economic downturn in 2008 governments around the world have faced protests led by popular movements. Recently there have been mass protests close to home, in Brazil. These protests were initially sparked by...
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Report: Military Assistance and Human Rights: Colombia, U.S. Accountability, and Global Implications
U.S. military aid flowing to Colombia is having a direct, negative effect on the human rights of Colombians. Though the “Leahy Law” prohibits aid to military units that have committed gross violations, the United States continues to support such units in Colombia....