#LASCWeds: Political and Human rights current situation in Guatemala
Inspired by our compañeros at Comhlámh (#FirstWedsDebate) LASC presents #LascWedsTalks! We will discuss core issues facing Latin America, examining political, social, economic, and cultural realities facing the region. We'll have a variety of speakers from Latin America as well as experts on particular issues to give their insights.The talks will be interactive with lots of time for questions and debate, so come along and get involved! Talks will be held on the last Wednesday of every month @7pm.
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LASC AGM
On September 26th 2014, 43 students from a teacher-training college were participating in a demonstration when they were rounded up by the police and - according to reports - handed over to Guerreros Unidos, a criminal gang of drug traffickers. They were never seen again.
The disappearance of these students has shone a light on the close cooperation which exists between the state, political establishment, police and paramilitary drug gangs. In spite of the alleged "war on drugs," a climate of violence, collusion and impunity reigns in much of Mexico.
The parents of these young men and their supporters have never given up in their search for justice and for answers.
Viva Galeano! Painting a Zapatista teacher
For September 16th, Mexican Independence Day, LASC, in collaboration with Schools For Chiapas (SFC), will be participating in the world premiere of SFC's short film (fifteen minutes) about the mural that an international team of volunteers painted last year in La Realidad, Chiapas, to commemorate the murdered Zapatista teacher known as Galeano. There will also be a screening of two other short videos about the Zapatistas and women in the Zapatista movement along with a short presentation about the background of the movement and a Q&A session.
Latin American Development Issues Course
This is a lively and participative course open to people with any kind of interest in Latin America. The course gives participants insight into the causes and consequences of lack of development in Latin America. Participants will acquire a general understanding of Latin American social, political, historical and economic developments as well as more detailed information about topics of contemporary significance, such as trade, labour issues, indigenous issues and popular resistance.
Borrowing is available to members and current course participants. To become a member of LASC click here.
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