By Tom Whitney Colombian political prisoner David Ravelo, jailed since September 14, 2010, learned late in November, 2012, that he had been convicted and sentenced to 18 years in jail. His case, based on spurious evidence, reflects epic military, police, and judicial repression carried out under a regime of big landowners and the urban elite.
Political prisoners
Anti-War, Colombia, Political prisoners, Uncategorized
Could Ricardo Palmera be Released to Participate in Colombia’s Peace Negotiations?
(Oct. 24, 2012) YOUR ACTION NEEDED! An old, Bush-era tactic is impeding Colombia’s peace process. US extraditions of Colombian citizens are a violation of the nation’s sovereignty and interfere with negotiations to end it’s armed internal conflict. Of special concern is the imprisonment of Ricardo Palmera, aka Simón Trinidad, a key negotiator for the FARC…
Anti-racism, Colombia, Cultural solidarity & struggle, Militarism, Political prisoners, Uncategorized
WOMAN, MOTHER, POLITICAL PRISONER A Colombian Reality
WOMAN, MOTHER, POLITICAL PRISONER A Colombian Reality An Evening of Solidarity The International Network for Solidarity with the Political Prisoners of Colombia and the Alliance for Global Justice invite you to a presentation of “Beyond the Walls: A visit with the women of El Buen Pastor, Patio Six.” Accompanied by live Latin American music ‘Beyond…
Anti-War, Colombia, Political prisoners, Uncategorized
End Extraditions that Impede Peace Negotiations in Colombia-Allow Participation of Ricardo Palmera
(9/16/12) TAKE ACTION: CLICK HERE TO SEND AN EMAIL TO PRESIDENT OBAMA REGARDING FOUR STEPS HE CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT PEACE IN COLOMBIA
Colombia, Militarism, Nasim Chatha, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
U.S.’s Prison Imperialism In The Outskirts of the Empire
by Nasim Chatha (Nasim served as an AfGJ intern during the Spring 2012 semester.) (9/5/12) The longstanding manifestation of the modern United States prison system is increasingly well-recognized: massive numbers of young men of color, victims of the decline of industry, are incarcerated, often deported,
Colombia, Español, James Patrick Jordan, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
Continúan las Huelgas en las Prisiones Colombianas – Condiciones Inhumanas: “Made in USA.”
por James Jordan, traducido del inglés por Adrian Boutureira Continúan las huelgas de miles de presos en 21 instituciones penitenciarias en Colombia contra la crisis humanitaria en las cárceles.
Audio-visual, Colombia, Cultural solidarity & struggle, Political prisoners
Beyond the Walls – a Visit with Colombian Women Political Prisoners
This is a condensed version of Beyond the Walls, based on writings and testimonies of women political prisoners in Colombia. Material was collected by former political prisoner, Liliany Obando and translated and arranged by the James Patrick Jordan. Frida Espinosa Cárdenas adapted and directed this version. The full version is one hour long. This is…
Colombia, Political prisoners
Colombian Prison Strikes Continue-Inhumane Conditions “Made in the USA”
by James Jordan Strikes involving thousands of prisoners at 21 institutions continue in Colombia against the humanitarian crisis in the jails.
Action alerts, Colombia, James Patrick Jordan, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
More than 11,000 Colombian Prisoners in Hunger Strike-International Solidarity Needed!
by James Jordan More than 11,000 Colombian prisoners in 21 penitentiaries are in their 13th day of a hunger strike and other forms of nonviolent resistance
Nasim Chatha, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism, Uncategorized
USA’s Prison Industrial Complex Moves South of the Border
by Nasim Chatha The United States today uses an extensive and unprecedented form of imprisonment and policing as social control of its most marginalized communities. It is a unique culture of incarceration: no other country locks up their population to the same degree that we do, nor has so perfected imprisonment as a tool of…
