Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Migration trends, Mass …
Dec 20, 2024 · Due to end-of-year staff vacation time, WOLA will not publish Border Updates for the next two weeks. Updates will resume on January 10, 2025. With this series of weekly updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA
Jan 31, 2025 · Inclusive Democracy Supported by a Vibrant Civil Society. At WOLA, we support efforts to make democracy in Latin America inclusive, diverse, and accountable.
Understanding the Failure of the U.S. Embargo on Cuba - WOLA
Dec 17, 2014 · Washington Office on Latin America 1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009 (202) 797 2171 [email protected]
Drug Policy: Ending the Failed U.S. “War on Drugs” - WOLA
Oct 11, 2024 · This piece is part of the series, A Human Rights Agenda for the Next U.S. Administration, outlining WOLA’s priorities for U.S. policies centered on human rights. As the United States prepares for a new administration, WOLA reaffirms its commitment to justice, dignity, and the fundamental rights of people across the Americas.
State of Exception in El Salvador: From a Security Measure to a ...
Dec 4, 2024 · November 16 marked the 35th anniversary of the killing of six Jesuit priests of the Central American University (Universidad Centroamericana, UCA), their housekeeper, and her daughter.Congressman Jim McGovern traveled to El Salvador to commemorate the legacy of these martyrs, and WOLA had the opportunity to accompany him during his visit and gather information on the current context of human ...
Colombia: Urgent Updates November 2024 - WOLA
Nov 18, 2024 · On this page, you’ll find the latest updates on Colombia and the current security situation as of November 2024. WOLA closely monitors the situation in collaboration with communities and partners, and we will continue to update this …
Advocating for Human Rights in Guatemala | WOLA
WOLA in Guatemala. In Guatemala, systemic corruption, political instability, and a lack of judicial independence continue to undermine democracy.
Future of Cuba Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities | WOLA
Dec 16, 2022 · Delve into WOLA's examination of Cuba's democracy, economic policy, international relations, and human rights. Explore the current challenges.
El Salvador Human Rights: Current Issues and Efforts | WOLA
Dec 4, 2024 · WOLA in El Salvador. WOLA’s work in El Salvador focuses on addressing significant democratic backsliding observed in recent years. Corruption, the concentration of power, and the absence of judicial independence and other checks and balances are …
Five Migration and Security Trends at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Nov 12, 2024 · On October 22, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released data about what happened at the U.S.-Mexico border during the U.S. government’s 2024 fiscal year, which ended on September 30. It was a year in which crackdowns on people attempting to migrate to the United States at least temporarily reduced the number who ended up in the border agency’s custody, while raising serious ...