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WOLA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Human Rights in Mexico

Senior Associate Maureen Meyer on the deterioration of human rights in the context of Mexico's struggle against organized crime.
10 May 2012

U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Enters into Force Today

Major Labor Leader Killed, More Than a Dozen Receive Death Threats in Colombia after FTA Announcement
10 May 2012
Since Presidents Santos and Obama signed an action plan to ensure the protection of labor rights a year ago on April 7, 2011, over 28 trade unionists have been killed, 2 have been disappeared, and there have been more than 500 death threats

WOLA Announces Winners of 2012 Human Rights Awards

This year's awards highlight courageous leaders working to overcome crime and violence in Latin America
9 May 2012
The theme of this year’s award ceremony is “Overcoming Violence: The New Human Rights Agenda.” WOLA will honor three courageous and innovative leaders.

U.S. Organizations Send Letter to Mexican Senate Regarding the Reform of the Military Code of Justice

26 Apr 2012
WOLA, LAWG, DPLF, and the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights sent a letter to members of the Mexican Senate calling on them to approve reforms to the Military Code of Justice.

New Study Separates Rhetoric from Reality on Security and Migration Along the Border

Report finds massive spending, limited security impact, and growing humanitarian crisis
18 Apr 2012

Obama Clears Way for Colombia Free Trade Agreement to Move Forward

WOLA sees missed opportunity to help improve Colombian labor rights
15 Apr 2012
Today, President Obama announced he is certifying Colombia's labor action plan, clearing the way for the Free Trade Agreement. WOLA sees this as a missed opportunity to help improve labor rights in Colombia.

Summit of the Americas: WOLA Resources

12 Apr 2012
WOLA is pleased to provide these resources about the upcoming Summit of the Americas.

Summit of the Americas: Walking the Walk on Partnership

5 Apr 2012
The presidents of the Americas (with some notable exceptions) will gather once again later this month. President Obama will likely again focus on partnership, engagement, and co-responsibility. These are the right ideas, and they can revolutionize our relationship with the hemisphere.

Central American Presidents to Meet to Discuss Alternatives to “War on Drugs”

Four Reforms Prime for Consideration and Implementation
22 Mar 2012
On Saturday, March 24, Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina will host a meeting of Central American presidents. Here, WOLA suggests four alternatives to the current strategy.

UN Drug Board Attacks Bolivia: Drug Control Regime under Strain

The UN International Narcotics Control Board Releases 2011 Annual Report
28 Feb 2012
Transnational Institute (TNI) and Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) consider the INCB’s latest salvo against Bolivia to be further evidence of the Board’s stubborn combination of incompetence and overreach

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