Lawmakers allied to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on Saturday approved an amnesty bill for crimes related to last year’s anti-government protests.
Central America articles on Democracy Chronicles
Bordered by Mexico to the north and Colombia to the southeast, Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Many countries in the region suffer from high crime rates.
UN: Human Rights Defenders Under Attack in Guatemala
U.N. Human Rights Office finds human rights defenders, minorities and indigenous people in Guatemala subjected to attacks by state and non-state actors.
Main Keys To Guatemala’s 2019 General Elections
Guatemala will hold general elections next Sunday, 16 June 2019. Just over 8 million Guatemalans will choose the successor of President Jimmy Morales.
American Power Abroad: Fly Away Angel Of Death
There are very evil actions by the US taking place around the world. Why can’t the average fascist that’s involved with our government just take a break, the dust hasn’t even settled in Iraq and Afghanistan yet!
OAS Demands Ortega Keep Promise to Free Nicaraguan Political Prisoners
The OAS is urging Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to stick to his agreement to unconditionally free all political prisoners by the June 18 deadline.
Nicaragua Releases 100 Jailed Protesters to House Arrest
The Nicaraguan government released 100 prisoners to a form of house arrest Monday, including three human rights activists.
Court Puts Guatemala Vote and Anti-Graft Fight in Doubt
High court ruling barring a crusading former prosecutor’s candidacy turns Guatemala’s presidential election on its ear less than a month before the vote.
Honduras Health and Education Law Dumped After Violent Protests
The Honduran Congress says it will suspend ratification of new health and education reforms that critics say would lead to privatization and job losses.
Honduran Protesters Torch Mayor’s Office in Rally Against Reforms
Anti-riot police fired tear gas and protesters threw Molotov cocktails during a mass demonstration in Honduran capital against government proposals .
The Cycle of Life
Last week we confronted a crisis situation in the shelter where I work as social work supervisor. The center offers refuge to undocumented youth waiting for their asylum application to be resolved.