Category Archives: Guatemala

CoDev Annual General Meeting 2014

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Jeffrey

Our guest speaker this year will be Sandra Moran of our Latin American partner, The Artesana Collective, who will share with us some highlights of their work.

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Rios Montt Trial Annulled

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kirsten

Yesterday’s annulment or suspension of the genocide trial of former Guatemalan dictator Rios Montt and his chief of intelligence, General Rodriguez Sanchez, is a setback to the process of bringing to justice those people responsible for the more than 200,000 … Continue reading →

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Campesinos Shut Down Highways Across Guatemala

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Steve

Guatemalan farmers’ organizations, including the Campesino Committee of the Highlands (CCDA) producers of CoDev’s Café Ético Guatemalan coffee, mobilized across the country today after the long awaited Rural Development bill was blocked by manouevres of the Guatemalan business elite.

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Opponent of Vancouver Mining Transnational Gunned Down in Guatemala

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Steve

On June 13th, 2012, after a month of receiving death threats regarding her opposition to a mine in her community, Yolanda Oquely Veliz, 33, was shot three times last night by gunmen on a motorcycle as she left a community … Continue reading →

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Solidarity Tour with Cafe Etico

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Cafe Etico

Please note that this tour has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.  We appreciate your understanding. Ever wanted to learn more about coffee, where it comes from, how it’s grown, and who it impacts? Join Café Ético in January 2012 … Continue reading →

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