This month we bring you news that: Regional – there is a new report by several NGOs on how armed criminal gangs have expanded their presence in the Amazon, threatening indigenous inhabitants. Peru – Amnesty has a petition calling for the perpetrators of the killings during last year’s protests to be prosecuted. Colombia – Amnesty […]
This month we bring you news that: Regional – Amnesty has a new report focused on human rights defenders in the Americas, the world’s deadliest region for those defending land, territory and the environment. Colombia – Amnesty has a new report on the lack of a safe space to defend human rights in Colombia, calling […]
This month we bring you news that: Colombia – Colombia’s Defence Minister has apologised to the families whose sons were wrongly killed by the military. Venezuela – The Supreme Court has suspended the results of October’s opposition primary election. Brazil – Amnesty’s Write for Rights 2023 campaign features Ana Maria Santos Cruz, who is fighting […]
Dear Friends, This month we bring you news that: Region – Amnesty denounces the failure of Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Chile to protect Venezuelan refugees. Colombia – We are calling for a fundamental reform of the National Police in a petition you can sign. Brazil – Ana Marian Santos Cruz, who is seeking justice for […]
This month, we bring you news that – Argentina: Amnesty International has asked the UN High Commissioner to intervene on the part of Alberto Nallar, a human rights lawyer currently under house detention. Brazil: following recent police massacres, Amnesty International has urged the Brazilian government to cease such lethal operations. Chile: on the Anniversary of […]