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New WOLA Report: DR-CAFTA and Workers` Rights - Moving from Paper to Practice

New WOLA Report: DR-CAFTA and Workers' Rights - Moving from Paper to Practice

June 11, 2009

WOLA’s study entitled, DR-CAFTA and Workers' Rights: Moving from Paper to Practice evaluates the progress countries have made with regard to objectives stipulated in the “White Paper” a self-assessment written by the CAFTA-DR governments at the signing of the free trade agreement on how to improve labor rights in their own countries.
Advocates Against Impunity: A Case Study on Human Rights Organizing in Guatemala

Advocates Against Impunity: A Case Study on Human Rights Organizing in Guatemala

January 13, 2009

A fascinating look at the advocacy campaign around the pioneering multilateral commission called CICIG.

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Recommendations for a New Administration

Recommendations for a New Administration

November 25, 2008

The Washington Office on Latin America's plan for an overhaul of U.S.-Latin America relations gives the next administration important recommendations on how the United States can rebuild its standing in Latin America by putting relations on a new footing based on engagement, respect, and collective action on common challenges.
Our 2007 Annual Report Available On-Line

Our 2007 Annual Report Available On-Line

September 30, 2008

The report features a message from former Chairman of the Board Alex Wilde and a review of WOLA's activities and publications last year. Click to read more.
Ready, Aim, Foreign Policy: How the Pentagon Takes Over More and More Areas of Foreign Policy

Ready, Aim, Foreign Policy: How the Pentagon Takes Over More and More Areas of Foreign Policy

April 20, 2008

The shift toward Pentagon control over large areas of foreign assistance “will have a crucial bearing on how U.S. power is exercised and projected around the world,” says the new report.

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Chemical Reactions: A New WOLA Report on the Failure of Anti-Drug Fumigation in Colombia

Chemical Reactions: A New WOLA Report on the Failure of Anti-Drug Fumigation in Colombia

April 8, 2008

Aerial spraying, or fumigation, in Colombia has been counterproductive, a path-breaking WOLA report shows. After fumigation of more than 2 million acres since 2000, overall coca cultivation and cocaine output have increased and spread into new areas. Read more...

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The Captive State: Organized Crime and Human Rights in Latin America

The Captive State: Organized Crime and Human Rights in Latin America

February 28, 2008

WOLA report on organized crime in Latin America from a rule of law and human rights perspective, with case studies from Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia and Peru.

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Our 2006 Annual Report Now Available On-Line

Our 2006 Annual Report Now Available On-Line

November 26, 2007

WOLA's 2006 Annual Report is now available on-line.

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Drug Trafficking and Violence in Mexico: A New WOLA/Beckley Brief

Drug Trafficking and Violence in Mexico: A New WOLA/Beckley Brief

November 18, 2007

WOLA and the Beckley Foundation's recently released brief on drug trafficking and violence in Mexico gives an overview of current and past drug policies implemented by the Mexican government, providing crucial background information and context to the events leading up to the $500 million security aid package recently announced by the Bush administration.

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Venezuela after the Re-Election of Hugo Chávez: Conference Rapporteur`s Report

Venezuela after the Re-Election of Hugo Chávez: Conference Rapporteur's Report

August 11, 2007

WOLA presents the Rapporteur's Report from our recent conference, entitled "Venezuela after the Re-election of Hugo Chávez: Political Dynamics and Policy Challenges." The conference brought together a dozen distinguished speakers from North America, Britain and Venezuela to analyze the political dynamics and policy challenges in that country. Panels focused on Political Conflict and Democracy, Institutions and Public Policies, and Energy ...

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Reforming the Ranks: Drug Violence and Police Reform in Mexico

Reforming the Ranks: Drug Violence and Police Reform in Mexico

June 29, 2007

The intensifying drug-related violence in Mexico highlights the need for long term police reform. A WOLA report.

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Connecting the Dots: ONDCP`s (Reluctant) Update on Cocaine Price and Purity

Connecting the Dots: ONDCP's (Reluctant) Update on Cocaine Price and Purity

April 23, 2007

A report by WOLA Senior Associate John Walsh, offering insight and analysis into the data on cocaine price and purity released (quietly) by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

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Thirty Years of Advocacy for Human Rights, Democracy and Social Justice

Thirty Years of Advocacy for Human Rights, Democracy and Social Justice

December 4, 2006

The history of the Washington Office on Latin America. Written by Coletta Youngers

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Desde WOLA con Amor

November 20, 2004

a reflection on WOLA by John Raúl Ferreira

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CrossCurrents Vol. 6, No. 2

CrossCurrents Vol. 6, No. 2

November 1, 2004

• Celebrating 30 years! • Selected WOLA accomplishments • WOLA, from the Start • Greetings and Congratulations • A Turning Point for Congress • WOLA's Impact: Political and Personal • The Reagan Years • El Amigo Americano

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