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Tlachinollan Acceptance Speech of WOLA`s 2009 Human Rights Award

Tlachinollan Acceptance Speech of WOLA's 2009 Human Rights Award

September 25, 2009

The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) granted its 2009 Human Rights Award to the Tlachinollan Human Rights Center from Guerrero, Mexico, an award given each year to organizations or individuals who significantly contribute to the promotion of human rights in Latin America.
More Resources on Femicide Trial before Inter-American Court

More Resources on Femicide Trial before Inter-American Court

April 23, 2009

In a landmark case on gender violence, the families of three murdered women in Chihuahua have brought the Mexican government before the Inter-American Court, seeking justice for their daughters. Attached are further resources on the case.
CRS report on the Merida Initiative

CRS report on the Merida Initiative

May 9, 2008

This report from the Congressional Research Service, outlines the Merida Initiative including a funding breakdown for both the Mexico and Central America portions.
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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WOLA on the Merida Initiative

WOLA on the Merida Initiative

March 19, 2008

In this memo, WOLA provides an analysis of the Merida Initiative, a proposed $1.4 billion assistance package for Mexico and Central America, slated for a vote in the U.S. Congress later this year.
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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Labor protections weak under NAFTA says DOL report

October 17, 2007

A just-released report from the Department of Labor's Office of Trade and Labor Affairs cites a number of serious problems with union protections under NAFTA. The formal complaint that prompted the report was filed in 2005 by the Mexican union, FTVO with support from WOLA and USLEAP. See the following link for more information.
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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Resolution on violence against women in Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua

May 14, 2007

In May 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives condemned the abduction, sexual assault, and brutal murders of young women in the Mexican cities of Ciudad Juarez and Chihuahua. Since 1993, more than 400 women have been murdered and the overwhelming majority of their cases remain unsolved. See below for the complete text of the resolution.
Crying Out for Justice

Crying Out for Justice

April 3, 2007

A background brief on the Juárez murders produced jointly by WOLA and the Latin America Working Group.

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Public Security in Mexico

Public Security in Mexico

April 3, 2007

2004 Conference Report by WOLA, PRODH and CDHDF.
Spring 2007 Latin America Policy Research Guide

Spring 2007 Latin America Policy Research Guide

April 2, 2007

This guide was originally designed for first-term congressmen and women as a quick way for them and their staff to become familiar with important aspects of US policy toward Latin America.

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Below the Radar: A 10-Year Retrospective of U.S. Aid to Latin America

Below the Radar: A 10-Year Retrospective of U.S. Aid to Latin America

March 19, 2007

As President Bush tours Latin America, WOLA, CIP and LAWG are releasing a new report analyzing the last ten years of US military programs with Latin America.

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Hidden in Plain Sight: Violence against Women in Mexico and Guatemala

Hidden in Plain Sight: Violence against Women in Mexico and Guatemala

March 16, 2007

This publication addresses the problem of violence against women in Mexico and Guatemala by carefully analyzes the roots and effects of the violence and offering concrete proposals for positive change.

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State of Siege: Drug-Related Violence and Corruption in Mexico

State of Siege: Drug-Related Violence and Corruption in Mexico

December 4, 2006

WOLA's new report analyzing drug-related violence in Mexico and its relation to US drug policy. July 2006

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CrossCurrents Vol. 8, No. 1

CrossCurrents Vol. 8, No. 1

March 1, 2006

US Insecurity in Latin America: "Radical Populism" • MAS Victory in Bolivia Signifies Mandate for Change • Venezuela's National Assembly Elections: No Contest • Supporting Democracy in Election Outcomes • Snapshots: Upcoming Elections • WOLA Activities

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Representative Jim McGovern`s Speech in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Jesuits’ AssassinationRepresentative Jim McGovern's Speech in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Jesuits’ Assassination
The following document is the full text of Representative Jim McGovern's speech at the 20th ...