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Solidarity Update: August 26, 2016

Justice and Accountability

  • CREOMPAZ: Constitutional Court challenges congressional immunity for Congressman Edgar Ovalle

  • National and international human rights defenders threatened as transitional justice advances

Defense of Life and Territory
  • Communities celebrate the release of political prisoners from Huehuetenango

  • SEC complaint says Tahoe Resources failed to disclose widespread opposition to Escobal silver mine

News from the Grassroots
  • SOA Watch calls for action against militarism on the U.S./Mexico Border

  • #StopUrbanShield: Bay Area organizations unite against police militarization

  • Last day to enter our drawing: September 4!

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