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This is a re-boot in progress! Stay tuned...Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.comBlogger290125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-59937735132858115292013-03-14T07:34:00.001-07:002013-03-14T07:34:08.690-07:00Powerful Commentary by Argentine Journalist Horacio Verbitsky on the PopeHere's a powerful commentary by award-winning investigative journalist and human rights advocate Horacio Verbitsky in today's Página 12 about the real meaning of the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as Pope Francis. It's in PSanish, so if anyone can translate this into English, it'd be a great public service.
Un ersatz
Por Horacio Verbitsky
Entre los centenares de llamados y mails Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-47730866672139343152013-03-14T06:52:00.003-07:002013-03-14T06:52:30.106-07:00Here's an interesting story coming out of Consortium News that I think is worth reading, by journalist Robert Parry, raising specific issues with regard to Pope Francis' role in the Argentine Dirty War. There are other articles forthcoing, and I'm sure many of you have been following this already. Share if you can.
‘Dirty War’ Questions for Pope Francis
March 13, 2013
Exclusive:
The U.S. “Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-30215438757596387002013-03-12T19:37:00.000-07:002013-03-12T19:45:33.241-07:00La Venas Abiertas de Hugo Chavez (Published in El Diario La Prensa of New York on Friday, March 8, 2013).
Por Mario A. Murillo
En el año 2009, durante uno de los primeros viajes en el exterior de Barack Obama después de su elección, en la Cumbre de las Américas en Trinidad-Tobago, el presidente venezolano Hugo Chavez llamó la atención del público cuando entregó un regalo al nuevo presidente Estadounidense: el texto seminal Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-71976503134161831982010-07-30T10:51:00.000-07:002010-07-30T10:55:56.972-07:00U.S. Groups Welcome the United States’ Decision to Grant Visa to Hollman MorrisThe Center for International Policy, Washington Office on Latin America, Latin America Working Group and U.S. Office on Colombia welcome the U.S. State Department’s decision to reverse their initial denial of a visa to Colombian independent journalist Hollman Morris. Our groups, which have worked with Mr. Morris for years, were greatly disturbed when Morris was denied a visa in July under the Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-44064018263076521702010-07-16T04:11:00.000-07:002010-07-16T04:13:48.176-07:00Colombia Reports: Morris' visa case shows little change in Obama policyMorris' visa case shows little change in Obama policy Friday, 16 July 2010 00:07 Pablo Rojas Mejia The rejection of Hollman Morris’s visa application shows that, in U.S. policy toward Colombia, the line between terrorism and political dissent is appallingly blurry. Some of us hoped, but there was no change. Even under Obama, it seems, the U.S. government struggles to distinguish Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-67436069322139759662010-07-15T10:50:00.000-07:002010-07-15T10:51:40.814-07:00AAUP on Hollman Morris Visa DenialFree Speech Groups Ask Secretary Clinton To Review Exclusion Of Colombian Journalist New York– The American Civil Liberties Union, American Association of University Professors and PEN American Center today sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressing alarm over reports that prominent Colombian journalist Hollman Morris was denied a visa to travel to the United States. Morris Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-23129969889650032122010-07-15T10:22:00.000-07:002010-07-15T10:24:05.288-07:00LA Times STory on Hollman Morris Visa Denial by USDenied a Nieman, by the U.S. For the first time, the U.S. has denied a journalist entry to participate in Harvard University's Nieman Fellowship program. By Robert H. Giles 4:41 PM PDT, July 13, 2010 It is not uncommon for international journalists who come to Harvard University as Nieman Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-47077934857808772332010-07-15T10:06:00.001-07:002010-07-15T10:06:20.400-07:00Comunicado – Sobre la situación migratoria del periodista Hollman Morris<!--StartFragment-->Comunicado – Sobre la situación migratoria del periodista Hollman MorrisLa FLIP pide que el Departamento de Estado excluya información proveniente del DAS y la Presidencia de la República de su análisis sobre la situación migratoria de Hollman Morris.Públicamente se ha conocido que el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos le negó la admisibilidad en ese país al periodista Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-58985127934012636612010-07-15T09:42:00.000-07:002010-07-15T10:04:35.935-07:00Obama Administration Keeping Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Out of Harvard UniversityFolks,I know it's been a while since I last posted anything on this blog, making it somewhat irrelevant, BUT I thought I'd share this urgent story with you, in case you haven't heard about it.Indeed, as if you needed more evidence of the permanence of Bush Administration policies under the "enlightened" Obama team, here's the latest:The U.S. government has denied a visa to a prominent Colombian Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-27065035448565744482010-05-12T13:09:00.000-07:002010-05-12T13:10:32.559-07:00US NGOs to Colombian Presidential Candidates: What Steps Will You Take to Guarantee Human Rights?Washington, May 12, 2010- In an open letter released to Colombia’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates earlier today, the Washington Office on Latin America, US Office on Colombia, Latin America Working Group Education Fund and the Center for International Policy urged the candidates to outline their strategy for building a new Colombia that respects human rights and works towards a Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-71948917290036622412010-04-22T16:04:00.000-07:002010-04-22T16:06:12.212-07:00CIP Provides us with a Startling Statistic to Remind us of the Tragic War in Colombia 20,915 people It’s a good idea to visit the Colombian Defense Ministry’s website every once in a while to view their latest “Operational Results” report (PDF). You get a long powerpoint presentation with the official versions of statistics about the country’s security situation. You also find some really shocking numbers. Take combat deaths, Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-62490813774575593352010-04-22T15:56:00.000-07:002010-04-22T15:57:41.018-07:00Evo on Earth Day: Greatest Threats to Planet Come from CapitalismPublished on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 by Environment News Service (ENS) Morales: 'The Central Enemy of Mother Earth is Capitalism' by Environment News Service (ENS) Bolivian President Blames Capitalism for Global Warming COCHABAMBA, Bolivia - Bolivian President Evo Morales said capitalism is to blame for global Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-35265835159045700502010-04-20T06:54:00.000-07:002010-04-20T06:56:39.905-07:00MENSAJE A LA CUMBRE DE LA MADRE TIERRA *Por Eduardo Galeano“Los derechos humanos y los derechos de la naturaleza son dos nombres de la misma dignidad”Lamentablemente, no podré estar con ustedes. Se me atravesó un palo en la rueda, que me impide viajar.Pero quiero acompañar de alguna manera esta reunión de ustedes, esta reunión de los míos, ya que no tengo más remedio que hacer lo poquito que puedo y no lo muchito que quiero.Y por estar sin estar estando,Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-84475593947319884142010-04-12T18:18:00.000-07:002010-04-12T18:21:24.585-07:00Feliciano Valencia: La paz que merecemos se gana con la resistencia por la libertad.04/11/2010Autor: Tejido de Comunicación ACIN El hecho es que ante el reflujo de la derecha a través de golpes y procesos electorales, se requiere la acción consciente de resistencia de los pueblos. El hecho es que Feliciano Valencia no es el criminal, sino quienes lo arrestan y mientras el no esté en libertad y sus victimarios enfrentando a la justicia, no nos dejarán en paz. La paz que Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-16499643604048732832010-04-12T18:15:00.000-07:002010-04-12T18:17:01.546-07:00From ACIN: Feliciano Libre, Pero los Pueblos, No.Feliciano Valencia está fuera de la cárcel, pero ni el ni los pueblos estamos en Libertad 04/12/2010Autor: Tejido de Comunicación - ACIN Feliciano Valencia fue dejado en libertad aunque el proceso en su contra y en contra de otros líderes indígenas que incluyen a la líder Aida Quilcué continúa. La libertad de Feliciano fue concedida en la medida en que se pudo demostrar en derecho que no es un Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-20830960653884873392010-04-12T18:04:00.001-07:002010-04-12T18:10:32.975-07:00DETENIDO ARBITRARIAMENTE MAESTRO DE LA SABIDURIA Y VOCERO DE LA MINGA DE RESISTENCIA SOCIAL Y COMUNITARIA FELICIANO VALENCIA <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal.dotm 0 0 1 1178 6716 Hofstra University 55 13 8247 12.0 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-15203928567006156092010-03-10T18:35:00.000-08:002010-03-10T18:38:22.487-08:00We owe the residents of the tiny island paradise called Vieques full compensation: The Free PressThis important report was posted on the website of Free Press. I share it with you as a public service in light of the fact that nobody ever thinks about Vieques in the major media.MAMA**********************************************************Paradise lostby Robert C. KoehlerMarch 5, 2010We owe the residents of the tiny island paradise called Vieques full compensation for the illnesses they are Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-53729952660350573142010-03-03T06:32:00.001-08:002010-03-03T06:38:15.635-08:00Union Members Slain Last Year in ColombiaHi folks,This is a disturbing news release on the current situation facing trade unionists in Colombia under the Administration of Alvaro Uribe, sent to me by our friends at Labor Exchange. It is followed by a report on the European Union's concerns about the human rights violations being carried out against trade unionists in Colombia. As talk increases about rekindling free trade talks between Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-77225160139580141922010-02-26T14:35:00.000-08:002010-02-26T14:36:50.245-08:00ACIN: el conflicto armado se ha recrudecido en la zonaACIN: el conflicto armado se ha recrudecido en la zona 02/25/2010Autor: Asociación de Cabildos Indígenas del Norte del Cauca "La comunidad manifiesta que tras el aumento de la presencia de los diferentes actores armados legales e ilegales en el territorio, se han venido presentando diferentes situaciones que reflejan la clara violación del derecho a la vida y el territorio y la libre Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-27640511080760889332010-02-26T14:26:00.000-08:002010-02-26T14:33:55.682-08:00ACIN: Communiqué on Assassination of Andrés Fernando MuelasWar takes from us dreams, hopes, and the life of a weaver02/24/2010This is the English translation of the communiqué put out earlier this week by ACIN; translation provided by La Chiva.Author: Communication Network – ACIN (Association of Indigenous Councils of Northern Cauca)http://www.nasaacin.org/noticias.htm?x=11158Andrés Fernando Muelas, his warm and sincere smile will always radiate. The Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-89945624987824250292010-02-26T13:55:00.000-08:002010-02-26T14:05:17.807-08:00Cuantos Años tiene Andrés?Greetings my friends,I recently posted a few communiqués from the Association of Indigenous Councils of Northern Cauca, ACIN, about the senseless murder of Andrés Muelas, a young indigenous activist and member of ACIN's Communication Team, Tejido de Comunicación. His assassination last weekend in cold blood, as he was riding home on his motorcycle, has left a major scar on his community and on Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-2724288903419557142010-02-24T19:28:00.001-08:002010-02-24T19:29:45.384-08:00The "Para-Politics" Saga Continues, This Time Taking One of Uribe's Closest AlliesPolitical ally of Colombian president arrested By LIBARDO CARDONAThe Associated PressWednesday, February 24, 2010; 7:06 PM BOGOTA -- A former senator with close political ties to President Alvaro Uribe was arrested by Colombian authorities Wednesday on charges of colluding with far-right death squads. Mario Uribe, a second cousin to the president, is one of the most prominent figures in a Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-33052526938484344282010-02-24T19:21:00.000-08:002010-02-24T19:25:39.308-08:00Señalamientos y acciones contra los pueblos indígenas del CaucaFolks, This missive (in Spanish) by the Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca, CRIC, was posted by La Minga Informativa de Movimientos Sociales. It describes in pretty good detail what is at stake currently as the situation on the ground facing the indigenous movement today in Colombia. More to come...MAMA------------------------------El gobierno colombiano rediseña campaña de amenazas: Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-82307872884546842902010-02-24T18:14:00.000-08:002010-02-24T18:23:50.681-08:00Another Attack on the Communities of Northern Cauca: ACINFolks,The ongoing threats and direct attacks on the indigenous communities of Colombia continue. Earlier this week, we posted the press release from Amnesty International, which pointed out in a recently released report, that violence directed against indigenous people in Colombia is on the rise. And today we received news that in Northern Cauca, yet another community activist, Andres Fernando Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682837039037791917.post-76465987819979309442010-02-22T18:02:00.000-08:002010-02-22T18:03:19.289-08:00Indigenous Peoples Struggle to Survive in Colombia, Says Amnesty InternationalWASHINGTON - February 22 - Amnesty International today denounced an increase in attacks against indigenous peoples across Colombia during 2009, violence that is leaving many communities struggling for survival.
The organization blamed guerrilla groups, the security forces and paramilitaries for the abuses, which include killings, enforced disappearances and kidnappings, threats, sexual abuse of Mario Alfonso Murillo Ayala (MAMA)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15233286154382982464noreply@blogger.com0