Honduras
Honduran political prisoner Edwin Espinal denied bail
The human rights activist has been in a high-security prison for 121 days on charges of arson and property damage
May 14, 2018
Puerto Rico
“For many sectors of Puerto Rico, it feels like the hurricane happened yesterday”
The Jornada Se Acabaron Las Promesas movement seeks to reverse the calamitous US-imposed austerity policies that have brought misery to the people
May 8, 2018
Honduras
In Honduras, corruption and fraud walk free, while activists languish in prison
Honduran political prisoners continue to suffer in isolation while President Hernández’s fraudulent reelection is internationally recognized
May 3, 2018
Colombia
Colombian teacher and trade unionist tortured and killed in Cauca
In 2018, 43 social leaders and trade unionists have been killed in the department of Cauca
April 18, 2018
Colombia
Targeting of activists continues in Colombia
Two murders over the Easter weekend highlight the danger human rights defenders are in despite the ongoing peace process
April 4, 2018