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National Days of Action on Colombia

National Days of Action on Colombia

Millions of Colombians have been forced to abandon their homes and belongings, fleeing from the terror and violence caused by the fighting between rebels, paramilitaries and the army; escaping the extermination and toxicity of aerial spraying with harmful chemicals or reacting to the tactics of private investors and multinationals that want to take control of [...]

Nita Lowey’s position on Aid to Colombia - Posición de Nita Lowey sobre ayuda a Colombia

Nita Lowey's position on Aid to Colombia - Posición de Nita Lowey sobre ayuda a Colombia

After the MPC visited congresswoman Nita Lowey’s office on the the day of Prayer and Action, her assistants gave  members of the MPC a press release that expresses  her concern with Human Rights and the Displaced Populations in Colombia.  
You can read the press release here.
Rep Nita Lowey and Assistance to Colombia
Congresswoman Lowey remains deeply concerned [...]

Shoveling Water War on Drugs, War on People

Shoveling Water War on Drugs, War on People

We are pleased to present “Shoveling Water” a  video by Witness for Peace about the War on Drugs in Colombia.  In this video you will see how Plan Colombia’s focus against drugs, is just not a good idea.  The Drug War through Plan Colombia is not working, its impact on people is inhumane, it is [...]