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Criminalization of Social Protest: A Memo to Congress

January 15, 2008

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Criminalization of Social Protest: A Memo to CongressIn this memo to members of the US Congress, WOLA and the SHARE Foundation describe a disturbing recent trend that has emerged in several Latin American countries- the criminalization of social protest. The memo highlights recent incidents in El Salvador and offers recommendations on how the US Congress can encourage Latin American governments to balance security concerns with respect for human rights.

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