Tag Archives: México
MEXICO: Federal Judge Orders the Release of Nestora Salgado
The defence lawyer of Nestora Salgado, regional coordinator of Olinalá’s Community Police Force, has just announced the official decision to release her from prison, where she has been held since August last year. A federal judge revoked the previous … Continue reading
What are the Mexican Autodefensas and Community Police Forces?
In around 5% of Mexican territory – at least 11 states and 106 municipalities – there are community self-defence groups, which have grown in response to extortion and violence at the hands of drug traffickers. Around 77% of these groups … Continue reading
MEXICO: The CNTE Returns
CNTE Section 22 OAXACA Cencos 22 8 November, 2013 Surrounded by slogans and signs of happiness, motorised convoy of CNTE workers arrived at the Ángel de la Independencia in Mexico City at 17:30 on Thursday 7th of November. This … Continue reading