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News Releases
Obama Administration Pushes Back on Lawsuit Regarding Wiretapping
Supreme Court to Review Case against Surveillance Law
21 Feb 2012
WOLA Laments Honduran Prison Tragedy, Calls for Reforms
This is a tragedy that could have been avoided. The Honduran government has long been on notice for the need for prison reforms.
15 Feb 2012
Mexican Human Rights Defender Norma Andrade Attacked for Second Time in Two Months
WOLA's letter to Mexico's Secretary of the Interior
8 Feb 2012
Tuesday Marks 50th Anniversary of Failed U.S. Embargo on Cuba
The embargo has hurt the Cuban people, damaged U.S. interests and families, and failed to accomplish its goals.
6 Feb 2012
Appointment of Former General as Head of El Salvador's Police Violates the Spirit of the Peace Accords
Does this represent a change in focus for the country's security policy?
27 Jan 2012
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"Consolidation," Land Restitution, and Rising Tensions in Montes de María, Colombia
30 Jan 2012
Analysis & Commentary
