Jackie McVicar

Indigenous Rights Under Attack

Moira Peters — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:55:11 +0000

Canadian economic and political interests over human rights

No one defending their land and territory in Honduras is safe. That was the message that rang loud and clear after Berta Cáceres was murdered in her home on March 3.

Political Crisis or Democratic Revolution?

Miles Howe — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:57:35 +0000

How coffee has sparked a shift in partisan politics in Guatemala

Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia -- In early September, 2015, just days before Guatemalans were set to go to the polls, President and former military general Otto Perez Molina was stripped of his immunity, forced to step down and was indicted on charges of fraud, bribery and corruption.

Practise what you Preach

Miles Howe — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 14:28:51 +0000

Maritime groups' efforts key to United Church pension divestment from Goldcorp

Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia -- Sitting in her living room overlooking Tatamagouche Bay, Kathryn Anderson recalls a recent United Church of Canada (UCC) decision to divestment from Goldcorp.

Guatemalan President Resigns

jackie mcvicar — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 14:50:18 +0000

Perez Molina now faces criminal charges in customs fraud ring scandal

Tatamagouche -

Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina Loses Political Immunity

jackie mcvicar — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:55:37 +0000

Will Now Face Criminal Charges for Role in Customs Fraud Scandal

September 1, 2015

We write you now upon receiving the news that Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina has lost his political immunity following a vote in congress this afternoon. Members of a pro-Perez union tried to restrict congress members from entering congress to vote and arrived early this morning with bats and sticks to intimidate citizens.

Guatemala’s National Strike Demands and End to Corruption and Impunity

jackie mcvicar — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:38:44 +0000

The week before Guatemala’s General Elections sees Hundreds of Thousands of Guatemalans in the Streets

(First published on www.breakingthesilenceblog.com)

Guatemala’s National Strike Demands and End to Corruption and Impunity: The week before Guatemala’s General Elections sees Hundreds of Thousands of Guatemalans in the Streets

August 28, 2015

It was a cross between indignation and a party.

'Seeds Are Life'

Editor — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:20:09 +0000

Guatemalan permaculture expert touring the Maritimes

This is part of our Just Us! Just Journalism! series of articles dealing with issues of food security, sustainable farming, fair trade and cooperatives in the Maritimes.