Struggle for liberty after 25 years in prison
The following article is about the parole hearing of Carlos Alberto Torres, who was convicted of seditious conspiracy in 1980. According to Lawyer Jan Susler, Carlos’ parole would result in his reintegartion into society, just as it did for the ex prisoners released 10 years ago in 1999 under the Clinton Clemency. Lucha su libertad [...]
We the Puerto Rican People
Puerto Rico has been a colony for 111 years: a humiliating colonial condition in the 21st Century. It is high time that this crime against our people is resolved, resolved and resolved.
Saludos: Avelino’s Summer Visit
Saludos: La esposa de nuestro Prisionero Politico Puertorriqueño Avelino González Claudio, Blanca, viajara a Hartford el martes 9 de junio y regresa el jueves 16 de julio de 2009. El viaje es posible gracias a la solidaridad de el pueblo, especialmente, Gracias a la hospitalidad de el Comite de Apoyo en Hartford. Blanca, Avelino González [...]
Navy hiding from the truth: CPRDV
The Committee for the Rescue and Development of Vieques (CRDV) called on the U.S. Navy not to hide the truth about its actions, its violations of laws and regulations, and its harm to the health of the people of Vieques by using the so-called “sovereign immunity” defense in the pending lawsuit by several thousand affected Viequenses against the Navy.
Commemorating the 4th of May 2000
On May 4, 2000, exactly 9 years ago today, beginning around 5:30AM, federal authorities engaged in a massive display of force deploying over 300 agents to arrest over 200 people in Vieques. Those arrested were engaged in civil disobedience, in front of the entrance at Camp Garcia and in the bombing range in Vieques.
Congressman Rothman Holds the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Task
In light of the undisputed high rates of disease, the multitude of studies done by the University of Puerto Rico and other scientists finding elevated levels of heavy metals and other toxic chemicals in the soil, crabs, fish, goats, vegetation and hair studies of people themselves, I believe that the ATSDR’s credibility as a protector of human health has been seriously damaged.
Tenth Anniversary of the Freedom of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners Approaches
…The ten year anniversary will thus be marked by celebration of the historic accomplishment of their release, and by a redoubling of our efforts to bring Oscar and Carlos Alberto home.
Hostos Grand Jury Briefs
Tania Frontera and Christopher Torres’ grand jury subpoenas have not been dropped. The government finally did respond to the defendant’s motion…
1980-2009: Network Commemorates 29th Anniversary of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners’ Capture
On April 4, 2009, the National Boricua Human Rights Network (NBHRN) held its annual activity to commemorate the capture of the Puerto Rican political prisoners – which took place on April 4, 1980.
Vieques, La Lucha Continúa: Reflections on 10 Years Since the Death of David Sanes
David was not the first Viequense to die at the hands of the military; however, his death was the “drop that overflowed the cup” of more than sixty years of military occupation of three fourths of Vieques’ land…
En entredicho estudio de la contaminación en Vieques: EE.UU. podría retomar el tema
El Gobierno federal abrió ayer la puerta a ordenar nuevos estudios sobre los efectos de la contaminación causada por las antiguas maniobras militares estadounidenses sobre los residentes de Vieques.
Viequenses rechazan cualquier intento de remilitarizar la isla municipio
Viequenses reject statements by Puerto Rico’s new Resident Commissioner in Congress, Pedro Pierluisi, in favor of renewed military use of Vieques
Las venas abiertas de Vieques
Los altos mandos militares estadounidenses, azuzados por el senador republicano James Inhofe, han abierto la puerta a volver a asentarse en Vieques.
Alcaldesa rechaza regreso de la Marina estadounidense a Vieques
http://www.primerahora.com/diario/noticia/otras/noticias/alcaldesa_rechaza_regreso_de_la_marina_estadounidense_a_vieques/284572 [Note: The Mayor of Vieques, Evelyn Delerme, in reaction to Resident Commissioner Pedro Pierluisi's comments to AP, categorically rejected any return of the military to Vieques, saying that Vieques' lands are for Viequenses and that she's "totally opposed to the use of our land for military practices and any intervention, of any nature, and [...]
April 4: 29 years of Struggle, Resistance and Success
April 4th Commemoration of the Capture of the Patriotas • Join NBHRN on Saturday April 4th, 2009, 6:30pm • Batey Urbano 2620 W. Division
$10 admission
U.S. military considering return to Vieques
Six years after protesters were able to get the U.S. Navy out of Vieques, military authorities are considering a return to the island municipality…
Military toxics and health in Vieques topics at congressional hearings in Washington today
Vieques, military toxics and health were topics at congressional hearings today (Thursday) in Washington, DC, where the House Committee on Science and Technology, Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight looked into serious flaws in studies by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
Hilton Fernández says the FBI is investigating him
“They went to my community, which is a (housing) cooperative. Since the 80′s, they haven’t been around persecuting me…”
Elma Beatriz Rosado Speaks Out on José Figueroa Sancha
In the struggle for the independence of Puerto Rico, we have suffered mistreatment and unending abuse. It is the truth. But it is also true that we have had triumphs which we are proud of, because we have managed to maintain our identity, our culture, and above all, our dignity.
Carlos Alberto Torres’ odyssey continues
Inexplicably, Carlos Alberto’s punishment was more severe than that imposed on some of the other ten, and includes two months of segregation, including no visits and no telephone, as well as loss of good time— which has the effect of extending the length of his imprisonment.
San Francisco 8 Chicago Tour
Eight former Black community activists—Black Panthers and others—were arrested in 2007 on California charges dating back to 1971.
Proof of Coverup In Filiberto Ojeda Case
…the Puerto Rico Department of Justice has a specific physical description of the sharpshooter who killed Ojeda, that from the beginning of the operation this agent was trying to make the fatal shot, and that a coverup could have begun on the very night of the incident…
1999: Release of the Puerto Rican Political Prisoners
Various pictures of the imprisoned patriots upon their release in Chicago and San Juan, Puerto Rico.