The Movement 10 of April by this means communicates to all the face of the country that solidary organizations reunited today 26 of June of 2011 in Santiago Veraguas made the following decisions. We contemplate the date of 18 of July in a call to solidary organizations to meet in the Working Jesus missionary center in the population of Tole…
Thursday, June 16, 2011
An in-depth look at the controversy surrounding the Barro Blanco hydroelectric dam in Panama and the Ngobe-Bugle’s struggle to defend the Rio Tabasara. First published on Intercontinental Cry.
Monday, February 21, 2011
On Sunday February 20th 2011, a diverse group of indigenous activists, environmentalists, students and concerned citizens gathered in Panama City to protest changes to the mining code. The new ‘Law 8′ grants foreign companies bold new rights of acquisition and exploitation.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Schedule of action against amendments to the mining laws, Saturday 19th February – Thursday 24th February.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
The case regarding the assassination of Fransisco José Garcia Valle – the husband of prominent human rights lawyer Dr María Luisa Acosta – has been admitted to the Interamerican Commission on Human Rights for alleged violations of the right to a fair trial.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
At least 24000 people from 62 villages on the Rio Coco are facing famine according to a website, Indigenous Peoples Issues, published 7th November 2010.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Harrison-Altamirano Treaty between Britain and Nicaragua was signed in 1905 and ratified in 1906. This historic agreement extended Nicaraguan sovereignty over the former Mosquitia and concluded British involvement in the region. Click ‘download’ to download a PDF version.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The Rama-Kriol Territorial Government (GTRK), based in Bluefields, is responsible for administering a territorial bloc that broadly corresponds to ancient Rama ancestral lands. As a local authority, it provides political representation to both indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. Interamericana talked to the GTRK’s President, Mr Santiago Thomas, about Law 445, the demarcation process and recent acts of violence that have occurred in Rama lands.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
After the passing of Nicaragua’s progressive Law 445 in 2003, which demands the official demarcation of all indigenous and Afro-descendant territories, The National Commission for Demarcation and Titling (CONADETI) was created. Interamericana talked to CONADETI about law 445, the challenges of demarcation, and the problematic nature of Nicaraguan politics. This post features nearly 30 minutes of interview footage.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Mr Edgar ‘Rasta’ Coulsen is a native of the Caribbean town of San of Juan del Norte – an end of the world settlement perched at the mouth of the Rio San Juan. In this short video interview, Interamericana talked to him about the changes that have taken place in the region since his childhood.
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Located in Nicaragua’s most remote and disconnected province – the North Atlantic Autonomous Region – the diminutive settlement of Waspam is the centre of the Miskito universe. This short video clip, featuring music from Miskito musician Li Lamni, was shot on take-off from town’s modest airstrip.
Mr Edgar ‘Rasta’ Coulsen is a native of the Caribbean town of San of Juan del Norte – an end of the world settlement perched at the mouth of the Rio San Juan. In this short video interview, Interamericana talked to him about the changes that have taken place in the region since his childhood.
One day, me and my compadres took a trip up the Río Istiam – a tranquil waterway that meanders inland at the isthmus between Ometepe’s two volcanoes, Concepción and Maderas. The river is home to abundant bird life, caimans, turtles and herds of indolent livestock. Many thanks to Jennifer Kennedy and the three Matts – Barwick, Hicks and Ashford, who appear in this video clip.
Via Via is something of a León institution, attracting Nicas and foreigners alike with its buzzing multi-cultural atmosphere, dirt-cheap bottles of rum and rousing Friday night music sets. Amalgama, featured in this video, are an institution in themselves, playing everything from rock ballads to crowd-pleasing revolutionary classics. In this clip they are accompanied by itinerant musician Richard Crandell and his Zimbabwean imbira.
As a poor chele, or white boy, rhythm was never going to come naturally to me. Nonetheless, my militant salsa instructor, Angel, patiently tried to teach me to dance. And when he could be patient no longer, he simply ordered me to the nearest disco…
Granada’s international poetry festival kicked off yesterday, 14th February 2010, with a belting set from Katia Cardenal. Performing at the Plaza Independencia, Katia sang a mixture of rousing folk songs and revolutionary ballads, including a superb homage to the Miskito people of the Atlantic coast (2nd song featured, actually in the Miskito language). Turn up the volume, pour yourself a rum, kick back and enjoy…
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