UW CISPES

Comittee In Solidarity with the People of El Salvador (CISPES) is an RSO at the University of Washington, affiliated with Seattle CISPES.

Providing outreach to Salvadoran students and Spanish practice for those interested in Latin American politics! The purpose of this organization is to provide an safe and inviting space for individuals in the University of Washington community to discuss and support efforts in El Salvador and throughout Central America that are working for social justice, human rights, and democracy. These efforts

11/01/2012

In order to prepare for our upcoming movie night and teach in, develop tabling materials and brainstorm what we should tell the world about the evil privatization efforts in El Salvador (via our blog), we're meeting in the resource center from 4:30 to 6:30 pm today.

Bring a friend and enjoy some food while learning about CISPES and El Salvador! Help us make a banner! Hang out and ask questions!

Hope to see you there!

Members of CISPES engage in a productive as well as enjoyable meeting in the Resource Center meeting space.

Go Dawgs!

10/29/2012

Action Alert: ARENA candidate Norman Quijano terrorizes street vendors www.seattlecispes.org |206.325.5494 | donate ARENA Presidential Candidate Attacks Vendors & Workers TAKE ACTION NOW! Wreckage of destroyed vendor stalls in downtown San Salvador. San Salvador M...

10/29/2012

We talked a little bit about this at the weekly meeting today--Mayor Norman Quijano has thrashed the vendors' stands using cops in riot gear. This is not damage from a hurricane, folks--this is right-wing economics at work.

El día después Tras una noche de caos, el centro de San Salvador amaneció entre escombros de lo que fueron puestos de venta informales.

10/29/2012

Well put!

10/29/2012

Much of this budget goes to increased militarization in Central America.

Everything you need to know about the war on drugs in one graphic.
via- Truth Beckons

10/21/2012

Hey all, we will be having our weekly meeting tomorrow in the Resource Center so stop on by! 10:30 am HUB 111A. Information about work party to follow. :)

10/15/2012

Hey all,

We are meeting tomorrow at 10:30 am in HUB 111A to discuss CISPES' work on campus--reaching out to student groups, unions, and more! We want to know how to support other solidarity groups, and we also want to let people know about the attacks on public sector unions in El Salvador.

Come by tomorrow morning to learn more--there are plenty of ways to get involved. If you can't make it for whatever reason just let us know and we can set up a time that works!

Totonicapán rising: Guatemalan military massacres K’iche protesters

10/10/2012

The death toll of last week’s massacre of Maya K’iche protesters in Totonicapán continues to increase, with reports of up to 8 or 9 killed; at least 6 of the 34 people injured in the attack remain hospitalized. Initial evidence, as well as eye-witness testimony, confirms the denunciation of the 48 communities of Totonicapán that military and police forces fired on the unarmed protesters.

Totonicapán rising: Guatemalan military massacres K’iche protesters

10/07/2012

Come be part of the student panel at Fall Camp!

NW Regional Fall Camp CISPES NORTHWEST REGIONAL FALL CAMP SOLIDARITY ACTIVIST GATHERING Saturday, October 20–Sunday, Oct. 21 in Portland, Oregon Hey everyone! You don’t want to miss Fall Camp! It’s like summ...

07/18/2012

Senators Threaten to Cut Aid to El Salvador – Take Action Today | Committee in Solidarity with the P Take Action Today! On Tuesday July 17, Senators Robert Menedez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) released a press statement calling for the Obama administration to threaten the Salvadoran government with the suspension of aid money and advisors if they do not resolve the "constitutional crisis". The s...