Amnesty Cites Historic Changes, Human Rights Violations in Latin America
May 28, 2008 – By VOA News
Amnesty International says there have been historic
changes in Latin America, while human rights violations, including torture
continue to affect the lives of many in the region.
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Cuba's President Raul Castro waves demostrators during the
International Workers Day parade at the Revolution Square in Havana, 01
May 2008
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In its annual report released Wednesday, Amnesty cited the
power shift in Cuba with Raul Castro replacing his brother Fidel Castro as
president. In Paraguay, former Catholic Bishop Fernando Lugo was elected
president, ending more than 60 years of rule by the Colorado Party.
On rights abuses, the report said Cuba's restrictions on
freedom of expression and association remain severe. In Colombia, Amnesty
said the continuing conflict involving the government, army-backed
paramilitary groups and rebels has resulted in serious human rights
abuses.
Amnesty cited a new law in Venezuela that will give women
in the country greater protection against violence. However, it added that
human rights activists there continue to face intimidation and
attacks.
The report highlighted destabilizing effects of rising
food prices in Haiti, where there have been violent protests that claimed six
lives.
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