Bureau of Prisons: relentless with Carlos Alberto Torres
On December 9, the SIS lieutenant called him in to notify him that he will not be allowed access to email. Why? Because of “his case and his background,” offered the lieutenant…
Risking the Lives of the Unborn
…In both Vieques and Camp Leujune, citizens whose health was impacted have sued the government…
Annual Pancake Breakfast Sale to Benefit Oscar & Carlos
Come, get stuffed, support the Puerto Rican political prisoners & do your holiday shopping all in one shot!
Pair taken into custody after failing to testify
The two believe the grand jury is investigating the Animal Liberation Front, which claimed responsibility for a 2004 break-in at a lab at the University of Iowa.
US health agency to take ‘fresh look’ at Vieques
A U.S. agency has overturned its 2003 research that said no health hazards were caused by decades of military exercises on Vieques, a bombing range-turned-tourist destination off Puerto Rico’s east coast.
Navy’s Vieques Training May Be Tied to Health Risks
A U.S. agency has overturned its 2003 research that said no health hazards were caused by decades of military exercises on Vieques, a bombing range-turned-tourist destination off Puerto Rico’s east coast.
Jornada de la Libertad: Beautiful Struggle, Love, Compassion and Hope
On September 10, 1979, after years of organizing and campaigning, the Puerto Rican Nationalist Five were released. Twenty years to that date, and as a result of a similar demand for freedom, 11 Puerto Rican political prisoners were freed after many years of incarceration.
Agency to revise studies and conclusions on military toxics and health on Vieques
…ATSDR studies about Vieques have been criticized by several scientists from Puerto Rico and the United States…
A New Battle on Vieques, Over Navy’s Cleanup
The Navy has begun removing hazardous unexploded munitions from its old training ground by detonating them in the open air…
Fiesta de Liberación: August 21 at Sonotheque
Come and party with us and raise money for the Puerto Rican political prisoners!
Oscar López cataract surgery
On August 3, 2009, FCI Terre Haute officials took Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera for cataract surgery on his right eye. Two years earlier, he had surgery on his left eye. In the interim, Bureau of Prisons health care providers refused to prescribe new eyeglasses, even though his vision had changed. They insisted [...]
Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres: parole bid foiled by Bureau of Prisons
…one might suspect that the reinstatement of the charges and the finding of guilt were calculated to adversely affect the decision.
Alberto Rodríguez medical update: recovering from illness
As of Sunday, July 26, Alberto is in a private room, out of intensive care and slowly getting better…
Discutida la situación actual de Vieques
“Cómo es posible que en Vieques, un paraíso natural que no tiene ni una fábrica que emita contaminantes al aire, y no tenga un desarrollo económico evidente, sus residentes tengan grandes padecimiento respiratorios, la principal causa de crisis de salud de ellos” …
Informe sobre los San Francisco 8
Luego de años de resistencia, la fiscalía del estado de California tuvo que admitir que no cuenta con suficiente evidencia contra los San Francisco 8.
Ex Puerto Rican political prisoner Alberto Rodríguez hospitalized
Since Tuesday, July 14, former Puerto Rican political prisoner Alberto Rodríguez has been in intensive care, fighting pneumonia. Transferred recently to Northwestern Memorial Hospital’s ICU, and breathing with the help of a respirator, his family and intimate friends are at his bedside around the clock.
Statement on the S.F. 8 Plea Agreement
The following article is a letter by Jalil A. Muntaqim to activists and supporters of the San Francisco 8 struggle. July 6, 2009 First, I would like to thank all my friends and supporters for their tenacious and tireless work in support of the S.F.8, especially the San Francisco 8 Support Committee, Committee in Defense [...]
Felicita el MINH al Presidente Obama y pide excarcelación de prisioneros políticos
viernes, 3 de julio de 2009 Agencia Inter News Service http://www.primerahora.com/Xstatic/primerahora/template/content.aspx?se=nota&id=313593 El Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) felicitó hoy al presidente Barack Obama y al pueblo estadounidense con motivo de la efeméride del 4 de julio, al tiempo que pidió la excarcelación incondicional de los presos políticos puertorriqueños. En una misiva enviada al mandatario norteamericano, [...]
Vieques pide acción a Luis Fortuño sábado, 4 de julio de 2009 Prensa Asociada http://www.primerahora.com/diario/noticia/otras/noticias/vieques_pide_accion_a_luis_fortuno/313992 El Comité Pro Rescate y Desarrollo de Vieques (CPRDV) solicitó hoy, sábado, al gobernador Luis Fortuño que se haga eco de las resoluciones aprobadas por el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes pidiéndole al presidente estadounidense Barack Obama que busque [...]
Resolución sobre la contaminación de Vieques por la Marina estaunidense
ESTADO LIBRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO 16 ta Asamblea, 1 ra Sesión Legislativa Ordinaria SENADO DE PUERTO RICO R. del S. 499 19 de junio de 2009 Presentada por el señor Rivera Schatz Referida a RESOLUCIÓN Para solicitar al Presidente de los Estados Unidos de América, Hon. Barack H. Obama, que reconozca los sacrificios de [...]
Obama Must Live Up To Campaign Pledge On Vieques Cleanup
…so far, the Obama Administration has not lifted a finger on the issue, leaving the people of Vieques with no relief other than the promise of winning an ongoing lawsuit against the Navy and Defense Department which could take years to work its way through the courts…
Vieques documents filed today in federal district court in Puerto Rico
Today, over 7,000 Viequenses who have filed a lawsuit against the U.S Navy for injury and harm to their health filed an Opposition to Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss in federal district court in Puerto Rico.
Let’s Bring Carlos Alberto Torres Home Soon!
Puerto Rican political prisoner Carlos Alberto Torres appeared this morning with his attorney Jan Susler at FCI Pekin, Illinois at a videoconference hearing wit
Message from Carlos Alberto on the Eve of his Parole Board Hearing
MENSAJE DE CARLOS ALBERTO TORRES PREVIO AUDIENCIA DE LIBERTAD BAJO PALABRA (English below) 25 DE MAYO DE 2009 Saludos compañeros, amigos y familiares: Quiero agradecerles a todos ustedes que se reúnen hoy en solidaridad y esperanza conmigo, por su acto de presencia y compromiso. Mañana tempranito me presentare frente al Panel Federal de Libertad Bajo [...]