Washington, DC – April 8-10, 2011 Sponsored By: Latin America Solidarity Coalition Held in Conjunction with School of the Americas Watch Days of Action (April 4-11, 2011) Register now to attend an informative and exciting conference to build a larger movement to end US militarism and the militarization of US relations with Latin America and…
Militarism
Militarism, News
Education and Strategy Conference on US Militarism
Washington, DC – April 8-10, 2011 INVITATION TO ENDORSE AND TO PLAN Sponsored by: Latin America Solidarity Coalition in Conjunction with School of the Americas Watch Days of Action (April 4-11, 2011) Many movements and organizations have concluded that the United States is at a crossroads. Down one road lies permanent war, a stagnant economy…
Action alerts, Honduras, Militarism
SOAW Vigil Speakers from Honduras and Costa Rica Denied Visas to the U.S.
This alert was originally circulated by School of the Americas Watch. The two speakers named by the SOA Watch’s Latin American partners to represent them at the SOA Watch vigil (Nov. 19-21, 2010) have been denied entrance to the United States. Both Gerardo Brenes – a Costa Rican graduate of the SOA and activist with…
Action alerts, Militarism, News
Building a Movement to Confront Militarism
Join the Conference on US Militarism! Please read the details below, and consider joining us. Register online now! Conference: Building a Movement to Confront US Militarism and the Militarization of Relations with Latin America Sponsored by: The Latin America Solidarity Coalition When: Thursday, November 18, 2010 1:00-7:30pm
Action alerts, Alba countries, Militarism
Coup Attempt in Ecuador
Call the State Department and White House! Your call could make a difference! We have received reports that a coup is taking place in Ecuador. The situation is in flux. There are reports that President Rafael Correa disappeared after meeting with the police but other reports say he is in the hospital surrounded by police…
Action alerts, Honduras, Militarism
Long-Term Accompaniment Volunteers Needed in Honduras
The following message was originally sent by the Friendship Office of the Americas. If you or your organization is interested is interested in doing long-term accompaniment work, or sponsoring a long-term volunteer accompanier, please let us know. At this time (September 2010) and for the next several months, the project is looking for individuals with…
Drug war, Militarism, News
Map of US Military Presence in Latin America
Main Sources: DoD Base Structure Report (Fiscal Year 2009 Baseline) International Conference Notebook 2 “Presencia Militar dos Estados Unidos en America Latina y el Caribe”
Action alerts, Colombia, Drug war, Militarism
Activists Block Entrance to Military Base in Colombia
The following is an alert from our friends at SOA Watch, who are currently involved in blocking a military base in Colombia to demand the withdrawal of US troops from the country. Please support them by following the action request below. A group of nine SOA Watch activists is currently in Colombia to confront the…
Action alerts, Colombia, Drug war, Militarism
Uribe Criticized for Thwarting Regional Dialogue on Colombian Conflict
AFGJ recently released the following press release. Below the release you will also find the text of a letter that was sent to OAS in regards to the issue. A coalition of human rights and social justice organizations today criticized the administration of outgoing Colombian President Alvaro Uribe for its recent attempt to thwart the…
Action alerts, Latin America solidarity - general or not otherwise covered, Militarism
7,000 US Troops and 46 Warships Descend on Costa Rica
Despite the fact that Costa Rica is widely regarded as a pacifist nation due to its decision not to have its own military forces, the country controversially granted the US permission to send 7,000 troops and 46 warships (along with their accompanying airplanes and helicopters) to Costa Rica through the end of the year. Officially,…
