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  • Bolivia: Unequivocally Condemn Mob Violence
    Mar 12, 2009
    Press release

    The Bolivian government should unambiguously repudiate the mob attack on the family of former Vice President Víctor Hugo Cárdenas and refrain from any statements that could be interpreted as condoning such violence, Human Rights Watch said today.

  • Bolivia: Investigate Killings in Pando
    Sep 16, 2008
    Press release

    Bolivia should conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation of the killing of at least 15 civilians in a confrontation in Pando department, Human Rights Watch said today.

  • U.S.: Ecuador’s Labor Abuses Violate Trade Act
    Sep 19, 2005
    Press release

    The United States should suspend Ecuador's trade benefits due to the country's failure to comply with the labor rights requirements of the Andean Trade Preferences Act.

  • Bolivia: Ruling Holds Military Accountable for Rights Abuses
    May 6, 2004
    Press release

    Bolivian military personnel implicated in human rights violations must be tried in civilian rather than military courts, Human Rights Watch said today after the Constitutional Court upheld civilian court jurisdiction in a case involving alleged killings by army troops.

  • Bolivia: Strengthen Investigation into Protest Deaths
    Dec 21, 2003
    Press release

    The Bolivian military’s lack of cooperation threatens an investigation into the armed forces’ shooting of scores of civilians during anti-government protests in September and October, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Bolivian President Carlos Mesa.

  • Bolivia: Exercise Restraint in Response to Protests
    Oct 14, 2003
    Press release

    Bolivian President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada must bar troops from using lethal force against protesters unless its use is absolutely necessary to protect life, Human Rights Watch said today.

  • Bolivia: Investigate Killings During Clashes
    Feb 13, 2003
    Press release

    Following the violent clashes between protesters and security forces, Human Rights Watch said today that the incident must be thoroughly investigated, and that the Bolivian government must ensure that restraints on the use of lethal force were followed.