Latin America
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Human Rights Watch released a report last week highlighting the apparently systemic failure of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to properly screen Central American migrants, particularly Hondurans, for “credible” or “reasonable” fear of returning to their countries of origin. According to data obtained from CBP via a Freedom of Information Act request, “the vast…
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Following the recent disappearance of dozens of students outside the town of Iguala, in Guerrero State, Mexico, a mass grave was uncovered containing dozens of bodies – burned so badly the government has said it would take weeks to complete full forensic analyses. The discovery has spurred thousands of Mexicans to take to the streets across the country to…
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General John Kelly, Commander of U.S. Southern Combatant Command, told an audience at the National Defense University on October 8 that Central American governments should seek to replicate “the miracle of Colombia” when it comes to security. Colombia is “a great example,” said Kelly, “of what can be done so long as a government and a…
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Last week, representatives of the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group began a 29th round of peace negotiations in Havana. Over the coming days, victims of the conflict will give testimony to the negotiators, who will eventually decide on the process for recognizing and compensating the many victims of the decades-long civil struggle… Check out this new…
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Although it seemed unlikely just a few weeks ago, Senator Ivan Cepeda has managed to bring about a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged ties between politicians and illegal paramilitary groups in Colombia. Former President and current Senator Alvaro Uribe is the highest-profile figure to be linked to such groups, which are thought to be responsible for thousands of killings…
Mike LaSusa 