Father Ismael “Melo” Coto will be visiting the San Francisco Bay Area in the middle of May. This is a rare opportunity to meet Father Melo in person, who despite the threat to his own life, continues to be an outspoken voice in addressing the impunity, corruption and economic and political threats to the Honduras … Read More

By Stansfield Smith on April 4th, 2018 This NACLA article is a recent excellent example of many. Bolivia’s TIPNIS (Territorio Indígena y Parque Nacional Isiboro Secure) dispute arose over the Evo Morales government’s project to complete a road through the park, opposed by some indigenous and environmental groups.As has become a standard operating procedure, an … Read More

By Stella Calloni on April 6, 2018 After an assassination attempt against the former president last week in the state of Paraná, General Luiz Gonzaga Schroeder Lessa told the press in a threatening way that the TSF would induce violence in the country if Lula was not imprisoned and then he raised the possibility of … Read More

The U.S. has launched a military attack on Syria, along with NATO allies France and the United Kingdom. This assault is totally illegal, violating the UN Charter, international and domestic law, and the U.S. Constitution. President Trump’s claim to be defending the security of the United States is not credible. This attack is not defensive … Read More

By Adrienne PineMarch 19, 2018 Edwin Espinal with young friends in Rio Blanco. Photo: Karen Spring Edwin Espinal is just one of dozens of Honduran political prisoners currently being held in high-security facilities. On the Global Day of Action for political prisoners, the international community must join their struggle. I first met Edwin Robelo Espinal … Read More