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WOLA Newsroom  October 15, 2009Today a bill that represents a significant step toward a serious - and overdue - reconsideration of U.S. drug control policy will be marked-up at the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. October 15, 2009This Afternoon, Thursday, October 15th, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere will mark-up a bill that would create an independent "Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission" to recommend how to improve U.S. domestic and international drug control policies. Download  September 29, 2009Last week, the public learned of a series of threats against the life of Dr. Salomon Lerner the former president of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Peru (TRC).  September 17, 2009The Obama administration's "decertification" of Bolivia's drug control efforts, announced last night, is unwarranted and risks unnecessarily complicating efforts underway to improve U.S.-Bolivian relations, according to the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Andean Information Network (AIN).
 August 26, 2009The Argentine Supreme court ruling that declares unconstitutional the imposition of criminal sanctions for the possession of small quantities of marijuana for personal use represents an important step toward distinguishing between drug use and drug trafficking. This judicial decision adds to the recent changes emerging throughout the continent (Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil) to improve current drug policies, which have been disproportionately ... Download  July 1, 2009Monday's meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and his Colombian counterpart, Alvaro Uribe, marks a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Colombia, with a greater focus on human rights. Download  June 26, 2009Colombian President Alvaro Uribe's meeting with President Obama on Monday comes at a controversial moment. President Uribe is embroiled in a number of human rights, corruption and abuse of power scandals. The Colombian President is seriously considering amending the Constitution to run for a third term in office. Meanwhile, a Free Trade Agreement remains stalled in the U.S. Congress.
"It ...  June 8, 2009The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) deplores the violence that occurred in Bagua, Peru on June 5, 2009, in which both civilians and police officials were killed. WOLA calls on all sides involved in the conflict to end the violence. Furthermore, WOLA calls on the Peruvian government to avoid the use of excessive force, to respect national ...  April 17, 2009The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) released a paper today that highlights the key findings of the U.S. government's most recent comprehensive analysis of cocaine availability. The new government analysis was released recently by the Obama administration's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).
 April 8, 2009On April 7th former president Alberto Fujimori was sentenced by the Peruvian Supreme Court's Criminal Chamber to 25 years in prison, the maximum sentence applicable, for the crimes of Barrios Altos, la Cantuta, and the kidnappings of Gustavo Gorriti and Samuel Dyer. The court's verdict explains comprehensively and in great detail the evidence that incriminates Fujimori in the commission ...  April 7, 2009The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) hailed the transparency and fairness of the judicial proceedings that culminated today with the announcement by a chamber of Peru’s Supreme Court that former president Alberto Fujimori has been found guilty of serious human rights violations, including killings and kidnappings. Given the gravity of the crimes, the court sentenced Fujimori to 25 ...  February 24, 2009The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and U.S. Office on Colombia (USOC) are pleased to learn that partial steps were taken on February 15th to implement the devolution of illegally and violently usurped lands to their rightful owners in the communities of Curvaradó and Jiguamiandó (Chocó Department).  February 18, 2009Approximately 50 producers of coca leaves, cannabis and opium poppy from Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and Asia and more than 20 experts and NGO representatives gathered at this first world forum in Barcelona, Spain from January 29 to 31, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. Approximately 50 producers of coca leaves, cannabis and opium poppy from Latin America and the ...  February 17, 2009Senior Associate John Walsh was recently quoted in an article in TIME magazine regarding Venezuelan voters' decision to approve a constitutional referendum 54 to 45, eliminating term limits for elected officials, including the office of president.  February 13, 2009WOLA Senior Associate John Walsh was recently quoted in USA Today regarding the impact of declining oil prices on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' popularity at home, and the outcome of this Sunday’s referendum where Venezuelans will decide whether elected officials, including the President, should no longer be subject to term limits.  February 12, 2009The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), the U.S. Office on Colombia (USOC) and the Latin America Working Group Education Fund (LAWGEF) strongly condemn last week's massacre of 17 members of the indigenous Awá community and call on the Colombian Government to immediately investigate this situation, prosecute those responsible and institute an effective protection program for the remaining members of ... | |
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