Tag: State terrorism
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20 Peruvian Soldiers Investigated for Attempted Murder of Citizens in 2022 Protests
Prosecutor Coronel-Molero’s list of investigated military personnel includes three generals of the Armed Forces. On Sunday, Prosecutor Mirela Coronel-Molero opened an investigation against 20 military personnel for attempted homicide during the protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte that took place in December 2022 in the city of Ayacucho, where 10 citizens were killed and 20 […]
June 24, 2024
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Chilean Lawyer Who Brought Charges Against Pinochet Died
On Monday, attorney Eduardo Contreras, known for filing the first lawsuit for crimes against humanity against dictator Augusto Pinochet, passed away at the age of 84. RELATED: Chile: Anti-drug Plan Focusing on Prevention Presented Contreras was a communist militant who held various positions throughout his life, including serving as a deputy during the government of […]
May 27, 2024
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Memory Must Be Preserved in Brazil, Dictatorship Victims Say
Days before the 60th anniversary of the 1964 coup d’état, victims of the military dictatorship asked Brazilian President Lula da Silva to reinstate the Commission of Dead and Disappeared. RELATED: Jair Bolsonaro Must Explain His Stay at the Hungarian Embassy The “Torture, Never Again!” group and other human rights organizations are launching campaigns to remember […]
March 29, 2024
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Colombian Human Rights Lawyers Receive Death Threats
On Monday, unknown individuals threatened Yessika Hoyos, the director of Jose Alvear Restrepo Lawyers (CAJAR), one of Colombia’s most recognized human rights organizations. RELATED: Colombia and ELN Begin a New Peace Dialogue Cycle in Cuba “Yesterday I received a text message where they threatened me again,” Hoyos said through a video posted on social networks. […]
January 23, 2024
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Peruvians To March on the Anniversary of the Juliaca Massacre
On Wednesday, Raul Samillan, the president of the Association of Victims of Juliaca, announced that Peruvians will hold a march on January 9th, marking one year since the massacre carried out by security forces in Juliaca, in the department of Puno. RELATED: Peru: Supreme Court Ratifies Prison to Pedro Castillo The march will traverse the […]