On July 24, the Peace Brigades International-Honduras Project posted, “Last month we went to El Cacao, where our accompanied organization ASODEBICOQ works in the preservation of common and natural goods.” PBI-Honduras adds, “We were updated on the latest developments with a hydroelectric project and how the community is affected by Read more
The Peace Brigades International-Honduras Project is seeking field volunteers. Key qualifications include a fluency in Spanish, a commitment to at least 12 months of field work, and an ability to work in a horizontal structure where decisions are made through consensus. PBI-Honduras will cover the following costs: a round trip Read more
On July 24, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “This week we accompanied the Peaceful Resistance of Cahabón, visiting the members of the communities of Sacta, Sesaltul, Tuila, San Martín Chichaj, Secatalcab, Salac I and Tres Cruces.” PBI-Guatemala adds, “Many of these communities are suffering intensely the environmental impacts caused Read more
On July 23, Contagio Radio reported (in Spanish), “50 days have elapsed since 417 [Indigenous Wounaan] people were displaced from the Pichimá Quebrada indigenous reserve in Litoral del San Juan (South Chocó). This second displacement suffered by the Wounaan was the result of clashes between armed groups in the area…” Read more
On July 24, Colombian journalist Claudia Julieta Duque tweeted (in Spanish), “Many thanks to @PBIColombia for accompanying me in the court hearing on William Merchán for torture in my case…” She also thanked in her tweet, “@IFJGlobal @PeriodistasFSC and @marvindelcid for the coverage and support always.” That morning Duque had Read more
The Toronto Star headline reads, “Colombian-Canadians rally for peace amid rising violence back home”. The newspaper article highlights, “Almost three years after the peace deal was signed, Colombian-Canadians will take to the streets on Friday as part of a global effort to draw attention to the situation in their homeland.” Read more
What is the role that Canada plays in the migrant rights crisis that has been making headline news throughout North America (Turtle Island)? Let’s start in Mexico and work our way northward to understand the context of this situation. The Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project accompanies the Saltillo Migrant Shelter, which Read more
On July 20, the Peace Brigades International-Mexico Project expressed its “concern about the visit this morning of the federal police to the Casa Del Migrante de Saltillo, for possible intervention and immigration verification at the hostel.” The Casa had tweeted that the federal police had tried “to do immigration check Read more
On July 21, the Peace Brigades International-Guatemala Project posted, “Yesterday, July 20, we observed the development of the march for sexual diversity.” More than 5,000 people reportedly took part in this march in Guatemala City. El Periodico reports (in Spanish), “The XIX Parade of Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity toured Read more
“You can sit there calmly and believe that nothing is happening, while the planet – our home – is destroyed; or we can come together to take the necessary actions to stop global warming. It is time to act; it is our responsibility to cool the planet down.” – Colombian Read more