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Javier Sicilia – A Voice for Mexico’s Victims

Posted by in Mexico, World News & Events on 24th April, 2012 | No Comments

Javier Sicilia with Juan Mora, from DePaul University in ChicagoCarrying the voices of victims of the drug war related violence to the United States, Poet and Activist Javier Sicilia is widening the Movement for Peace with Justice and Dignity’s profile and building support for a US Peace Caravan this summer.
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A Man of Peace: Don Samuel Ruiz 1924-2011

Posted by in World News & Events on 26th January, 2011 | 1 Comment

tatikIt was a remarkable mass for a remarkable man. The news spread rapidly yesterday morning of the death of Bishop Samuel Ruiz. By 2:30 the Mexico City church had filled with an unusual group of religious leaders, peace activists and figures who have marked Mexican politics over the years. All recalled their work alongside Tatik (“father” in Tzeltal) with a bittersweet blend of loss and gratitude.
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