Bolivia

Bolivia: Unequivocally Condemn Mob Violence

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:01:13 -0700

(Washington, DC) - 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

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:14:36 -0800

Bolivia's deep political, ethnic, and regional divisions and the fragility of its democratic institutions contribute to a precarious human rights situation. Almost two-thirds of the population lives below the national poverty line, and over a third- mostly indigenous peoples-lives in extreme poverty.

The Devil's Miner

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:53:55 -0800

Two brothers, 14-year-old Basilio and 12-year-old Bernardino, work deep inside the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia. In the mines, which date back to the sixteenth century, it is said the devil determines the fate of those who enter.

Bolivia: Investigate Killings in Pando

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0700

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

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:00:00 -0700

(Washington, DC) - 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, Human Rights Watch said today in a petition filed with the U.S. Trade Representative.

Ecuador: Petition Regarding Ecuador's Eligibility for ATPA Designation

Human Rights Watch — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0700

In September 2003 and September 2004, Human Rights Watch argued for partial or total suspension of tariff benefits when we submitted Andean Trade Preferences Act (ATPA) petitions to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). In those petitions, we detailed Ecuador’s failure to meet the ATPA and ATPDEA workers’ rights criteria.

Bolivia: Ruling Holds Military Accountable for Rights Abuses

Human Rights Watch — Thu, 06 May 2004 17:00:00 -0700

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

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 21 Dec 2003 16:00:00 -0800

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: Letter to President Carlos Mesa Gisbert

Human Rights Watch — Sun, 21 Dec 2003 16:00:00 -0800

Dear President Mesa: I write respectfully to draw your attention to serious obstacles to the ongoing investigation of the killings of more than fifty Bolivians in protests that took place in September and October of this year. Human Rights Watch is deeply concerned that if these problems are not resolved in an expeditious way the investigation will end unsuccessfully.

Bolivia: Exercise Restraint in Response to Protests

Human Rights Watch — Tue, 14 Oct 2003 17:00:00 -0700

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.