Tag Archives: Honduras

GuateSec: Drug War militarization in Central America

Posted on 28 December, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

With the U.S. Marines’ “Operation Hammer” in Guatemala reportedly finalized and “Operation Anvil” in Honduras in limbo, where does Central America now stand in the Drug War, and what developments are on the horizon? In “Strategies of a New Cold War,” … Continue reading →

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GuateSec: Budgeting for repression in Guatemala, SOA killing in Honduras

Posted on 19 November, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Justice or repression in Guatemala? Guatemala’s 2013 budget leaves little doubt regarding the trajectory of state policy regarding public security and defense. Analysis by Plaza Pública identifies the Defense and Interior Ministries, which oversee the military and police forces, as … Continue reading →

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GuateSec: Operation Hammer lifted, rumblings from Totonicapán and Tajamulco

Posted on 7 November, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Operation Hammer leaves Guatemala According to Guatemalan’s Prensa Libre and the U.S. military, the 200-strong Marine detachment associated with Operation Hammer has finished its counter-narcotics mission and left the country. Military press releases describe U.S. participation in “more than 250” airborne … Continue reading →

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The Commission of Truth releases its report, “The Voice of Greatest Authority is that of the Victims”

Posted on 22 October, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Originally posted on Honduras Accompaniment Project:
From October 3-5, 2012, the Commission of Truth presented its report, “The Voice of Greatest Authority is that of the Victims,” about human rights violations in Honduras during and following the June 28, 2009…

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GuateSec: Militarization in retreat?

Posted on 15 October, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Totonicapán: Justice system moves, protest surges Nine Guatemalan military personnel were arrested last Thursday, charged with extrajudicial execution and other crimes in relation to the deaths of indigenous protesters on October 4. Preliminary investigation by the Public Ministry established individual … Continue reading →

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Click to download high resolution PDF. Statistics via Honduras Solidarity Network Honduras three years since the coup: 50+ campesinos killed in the Aguan region since 2010. 23+ journalists murdered. 70+ LGBTQ people assassinated. 12 teachers in resistance and many other … Continue reading →

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria | Leave a comment

International Accompaniers in Honduras receive Death Threats

Posted on 1 May, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Via Defensores en Linea (Spanish), English translation by Breaking the Silence URGENT ACTION  International Accompaniers in Honduras receive Death Threats The Committee of the Families of the Detained and Disappeared in Honduras (COFADEH) and the Honduras Accompaniment Project (PROAH) would … Continue reading →

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Acompañantes internacionales amenazados de muerte en Honduras

Posted on 1 May, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Via Defensores en Linea.  Ejemplo de una carta a las autoridades Hondureñas y gringas abajo. “El Comité de Familiares de Detenidos Desaparecidos en Honduras (COFADEH) y el Proyecto de Acompañamiento Internacional en Honduras (PROAH), denuncian con preocupación amenazas de muerte … Continue reading →

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Scorched-earth eviction of the community of Rigores, Aguán Valley, Honduras

Posted on 2 August, 2011 by cascadiasolidaria

Jesse Freeston of the Real News Network offers another excellent video-reportage on the violent repression of small farmers in post-coup Honduras: Cascadian compa Caitlin Payne Roberts, in Honduras on an Alliance for Global Justice delegation, has written an account of … Continue reading →

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At 6:30pm on Friday, May 6 the Seattle Honduras Solidarity Committee is holding a potluck and screening of the documentary “Quien Dijo Miedo,” about resistance and repression following the 2009 coup. The event is a benefit to support community radio projects … Continue reading →

Posted on 4 May, 2011 by cascadiasolidaria | Leave a comment