In March 8th we received notice of the cruel Front for Struggle (FNL), the Coordination of Popular, Indigenous, Religious, Workers' and Campesino Organisations of the Oriente (COPIISCO) and the Camotán Campesino Association of the department of Chiquimula, municipality of Camotán. According to the information received he was killed by shots fired from another vehicle on his return from a trip from Honduras.

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Human rights are still being violated in the Americas today. When countries fail to defend their own citizens the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights stand up to defend their rights. The Inter-American Human Rights System (IAS) is the last hope for justice for millions of people in the region.

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National Network Communication and Urgent Action of WHRDs (Red Nacional de Comunicación y Acción Urgente de Defensoras de Derechos Humanos en México)

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URGENT PRESS RELEASE (Update)

Oaxaca, Oax.- In the Isthmus of Tehuantepec tension has risen among communities which are resisting the entry of a wind energy company.

Since december 2012, PBI Guatemala has been contacting members of our support network to inform of our concerns regarding various aspects of the situation in Guatemala, including forced evictions and violent actions taking place within the context of investment projects that are being undertaken without prior consultation and consent from those affected.

Mexico City.

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On International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2012, PBI reaffirms its solidarity with human rights defenders around the world, and its commitment to the promotion of human rights and the protection of those who struggle in the face of threats to nonviolently uphold the rights of their communities.

The courage, strength, perseverance and resilience of these brave men and women continues to humble and inspire all of us at PBI.

Please help us to continue protecting human rights defenders by making a donation today.

PBI Mexico invites you to the following event:

"The responsibility of the Mexican state to ensure the safety of human rights defenders and journalists"
Continuity and challenges in implementing the protection mechanism