In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, we have decided to cancel all in-person tour stops for our spring 2020 tour. We are sad to make this announcement and we are incredibly grateful for all those in New Mexico, Arizona, and Los Angeles who have been organizing and planning events for the past several months.
However, as internationalists seeking to build solidarity across state-imposed borders, we are resourced for moments such as this, so that our learning, organizing, and action can continue. We invite you to join us on THURSDAY, APRIL 16 for a special virtual event with tour speaker, Silvia Raquec Cum.
My name is Benjamin Villagran, guatemalan, migrated in 1981 during the dictatorial regime of Romeo Lucas Garcia. We have been involved denouncing the political violence in Guatemala since the 1980’’s. We used to coordinate solidarity work with Nisgua through OSGUA, organization in solidarity with the guatemalan people, in Chicago. Presently, there is a group of Guatemalans who would like to continue working for our country. If it is possible to coordinate with Nisgua any educational activity on Guatemala, we would be more than happy to do so. Our question is regarding CODECA in Guatemala, whose leaders have been selectively being killed in s death squad type of operation. We see this upsurge of the old pattern in killing social leaders as an urgent call, but we don’t see anything being organized by Nisgua, so far. Can you let us know if supporting CODECA in Hustemala is in your planning process? My phone number is 312-709-3892. Looking forward hearing from you. Benjamin.