The annual protests against the School of the Americas—the U.S. Army’s training institute for Latin American military leaders—are unlike any in the United States. Choreographed by Catholic activists, they eschew the militant rhetoric, providing a moving experience for both religious and secular activists. The protests began in 1990 with some 10 people, and grew to their largest in 2006. Now,… return to article
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Reader Comments (3)Page 1 of 1 pagesHmm, deep silence. What, don’t tell me you had never heard of the School of the Americas’ deeds. Latin America suffered the consequences of their training of local military to be torturers, kidnappers, rapers, all in the name of anti-communism.
Posted by Maria on Jan 27, 2007 at 9:58 PM Thanks, Maria, again. Can’t believe there isn’t more response to this piece considering the notoriety of the school.
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