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Central America

Widespread Protests Continue Against Mining in Panama Despite Repression

Sare Frabes - 15 November, 2023

Protests have not stopped against the approval of the largest mining project in Central America. Going on one month, the people of Panama have maintained uninterrupted mobilizations throughout the county, in rejection of Law 406,...

Central America

Panamá: Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous region at risk of disappearing

Santiago Navarro F - 9 August, 2017

Photo: Santiago Navarro F. Translated by Alfie Lake A few logs and interlaced planks give shape to two walls holding up a few pieces of metal sheeting; this is a makeshift hut. In the background two...

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Mexico

Tzeltal Political Prisoners File Appeal for their Immediate Freedom

Aldo Santiago - 25 September, 2024

Tzeltal human rights defenders accused of homicide have filed an appeal demanding their immediate freedom.

Mexico

Already Failed Dam Project Being Revived in Oaxaca to Address Water Crisis

Sare Frabes - 23 September, 2024

Attempt being made to revive an already failed dam project to combat the water crisis in Oaxaca.

Mexico

Social Organizations Warn of a New Surge in Violence in the Highlands of Chiapas

Sare Frabes - 27 August, 2024

Hundreds of Tsostil families flee their communities due to increasing violence between armed groups in the highlands of Chiapas