March 2, 2016 – Lenca Indigenous environmental defender Berta Cáceres was assassinated for standing in the way of a hydroelectric dam project. Six years later, those who defend land, air, and water are still repressed with state-sanctioned murders, disappearances, and illegal detention of activist leaders. Due to the work of activists on the ground in … Continue reading Honduras Solidarity Webinar Series (March 15 – April 5)
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Invitation to Town Hall with Senator Bennet on citizenship
We’re excited to be co-leading a Virtual Town Hall on citizenship and investing in our shared safety net with Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper on March 14 from 4:30pm to 6pm MT, alongside many other social justice groups. This town hall will be led by immigrant speakers and their families and supported by … Continue reading Invitation to Town Hall with Senator Bennet on citizenship
More than 50 organizations have signed a letter of solidarity in celebration of La Puya’s commitment to defend its community from mining harms, violence, threats and criminalization.
To the communities of San José de Golfo and San Pedro Ayampuc, Guatemala. Haga click aquí para leer la carta en español. We wish to express our congratulations this March 2 for your 10 years of brave peaceful resistance in defense of water, life, community health and against mining and the Progreso VII Derivada project, … Continue reading More than 50 organizations have signed a letter of solidarity in celebration of La Puya’s commitment to defend its community from mining harms, violence, threats and criminalization.
Webinar: Honduras: Water and Land Defenders and U.S. Policy. Monday, March 7th at 5 pm.
Dear friends, Today marks the sixth anniversary of the assassination of Berta Cáceres for her opposition to a U.S.-backed hydroelectric project in Honduras. Three of those convicted of her murder received military training in the U.S., including at the School of the Americas and West Point. In honor of Berta and her legacy, we invite … Continue reading Webinar: Honduras: Water and Land Defenders and U.S. Policy. Monday, March 7th at 5 pm.
We call for the U.S. to do more than arrest Juan Orlando Hernandez.
The United States has prepared drug-smuggling charges against recent Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez (JOH), and he was quickly arrested and prepared for extradition. The arrest marks a change in U.S. policy, consistent with the Biden administration’s focus on what it calls the root causes of migration. The move comes on the heels of the … Continue reading We call for the U.S. to do more than arrest Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Water defenders of Guapinol trial will hear concluding remarks on Friday, Feb 5th at the Tocoa, Colon courthouse.
The Guapinol 8 have been sitting in prison (“pretrial detention”) for more than two years! Summary: The trial against the water defenders started in December, was suspended, and then started up a few weeks ago in mid-January. Karen Spring has been posting daily trial summaries here. THIS … Continue reading Water defenders of Guapinol trial will hear concluding remarks on Friday, Feb 5th at the Tocoa, Colon courthouse.
Planning Meeting 2022: February 5th at 10 a.m.
As we welcome another year of transnational organizing, our actions walk in solidarity with popular movements across Latin America. The DJPC team would like you to join us in our next planning meeting that will be held via zoom on Saturday, February 5th starting at 10:00 a.m. You know how important it is for us … Continue reading Planning Meeting 2022: February 5th at 10 a.m.
2022 New Year’s Message
Welcome to 2022! Our vision at DJPC is to emphasize people-to-people solidarity between the amazing people of Colorado, the rest of this country, like you, and the amazing people of Latin America. We thank you for your ongoing support and for allowing us to make connections with the movements challenging US imperialism here and there. … Continue reading 2022 New Year’s Message
Urgent Action in Solidarity with the Honduran Political Prisoners of Guapinol.
Today, December 9, after two years of unjust imprisonment, the trial against the eight political prisoners of Guapinol will continue. This is a case plagued by false accusations against the human rights and environment defenders, with clear indications of corruption on the part of Honduran authorities. The trial has been condemned inside Honduras and internationally. … Continue reading Urgent Action in Solidarity with the Honduran Political Prisoners of Guapinol.
Eyes on Honduras
Eyes on Honduras: Standing with the Honduran people during November elections Against US Interference November 3, 2021 Honduran elections for President, Congress and all elected offices in the country are less than a month away on November 28th. The Honduras Solidarity Network is deeply concerned about the atmosphere in which elections are taking place. We … Continue reading Eyes on Honduras