Memory in Latin America

...the news headlines include a number of stories that reflect the persistence of a past that is everlasting and does not wish to pass... (Jelin, State Repression and the Struggles for Memory, 2003)

Friday, 19 February 2010

News/Blogging Round-Up

Argentina
In Argentina, human rights groups raise alarm over police violence against youth (Latin America Activism)
"You can't really trust Argentina": the view from the Falklands (Guardian)

Colombia
judicializaciones (Spanish for Social Change)
"Truth behind bars": extradition should not shield paramilitary leaders (Plan Colombia and Beyond)

El Salvador
Killings Bear Hallmarks of Death Squads (IPS)

Mexico
AQ talks to Diego Luna on documenting Mexico's human rights abuses (Americas Quarterly)

Peru
455 arquitectos por el Lugar de la Memoria (CNDDHH)
Posted by Lillie Langtry at 20:38
Labels: Argentina, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru

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