All posts tagged human rights violations
Mexican Politics and Economy: Local elections lead to widespread violence
Local elections lead to widespread violence; 30 million Mexicans work in the informal sector; lack of government support effects 3.5 million indigenous agricultural workers in Mexico. Local elections lead to widespread violence across Mexico On 7 July, local municipal elections […]
Mexican Politics and Economy: Amnesty International details abuses by Mexican officials
A new Amnesty International report details abuses by officials in Mexico; evidence mounts against former governor of Tabasco; the student movement Yo Soy 132 celebrates first anniversary.
Haiti: Former dictator finally appears in court
Former dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, finally appears in court; UN refusal to compensate cholera victims causes anger; capital rocked by small earthquake; Former dictator finally appears in court Former Haitian dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, finally appeared at a court hearing on Thursday […]
Mexico: Walmart in Mexico investigated for bribery
Three quarters of Mexican youths not in education or work; IFE will not investigate campaign spending until after elections.