Americas
May 7, 2021
Raid in Rio de Janeiro Leaves 28 Dead
In the early morning of May 6, police in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro sent heavily-armed officers supported by helicopters and armored vehicles into Jacarezinho, a vast poor neighborhood of narrow alleys, subjecting its almost tens of thousands of residents to nine hours of terror.
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Venezuela: Security Force Abuses at Colombia Border
Extrajudicial Executions, Arbitrary Arrests, Torture in Anti-Guerrilla Operation
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Argentina: Abusive Covid-19 Measures in Northern Province
Unsanitary Conditions in Formosa; Isolation, Quarantine Centers; Free Speech Restrictions
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Raid in Rio de Janeiro Leaves 28 Dead
Widespread Impunity Perpetuates Police Violence in Brazilian State
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University of Toronto’s Leadership Draws Fire Over Academic Freedom
Law School Accused of Bowing to Pressure from Pro-Israel Advocacy Group
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High-level Commitment in Brazil to Protect People with Disabilities
Prosecutors Mandated to Inspect Institutions, Promote Independent Living
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Venezuela: Security Force Abuses at Colombia Border
Extrajudicial Executions, Arbitrary Arrests, Torture in Anti-Guerrilla Operation
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World Food Program Set to Help Venezuelan Children
Nutrition Aid is Essential to Address Food Insecurity, Malnutrition
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