Mo Hume
@mohume.bsky.social
Glasgow based academic interested in Latin American Politics | Personal account with usual disclaimers.
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Ironically the Trump DOJ is also dropping charges on real MS-13 leaders on whom they have actual extensive evidence, in order to deport them before they can testify about their pact with Bukele. In both cases the government fears what may come out in a criminal trial.
If DOJ has a strong criminal case against Abrego Garcia, they should welcome the chance to prove his guilt at trial. This offer of guilty plea or Uganda is coercive.
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August 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Ironically the Trump DOJ is also dropping charges on real MS-13 leaders on whom they have actual extensive evidence, in order to deport them before they can testify about their pact with Bukele. In both cases the government fears what may come out in a criminal trial.
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It's utterly mad.
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More than 100 arrested across UK at protests related to Palestine Action
Police in London detain scores of people and confiscate placards under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's utterly mad.
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Here's the most recent statement from the Int'l Monetary Fund regarding El Salvador's finances: www.imf.org/en/News/Arti...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV consultation and First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded El Salvador’s 2025 Article IV consultation and completed the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. Comple...
www.imf.org
June 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Here's the most recent statement from the Int'l Monetary Fund regarding El Salvador's finances: www.imf.org/en/News/Arti...
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In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.
June 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
In this instalment from our SPS Student Academic Blog Series, Katherine MacLean (Politics student) explores 'The Dark Side of Avocados: What is the true price of our green obsession?' which draws from her work in our Latin American Politics course.
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In 2021, the Inter-American Commission issued measures on behalf of 34 members of El Faro, citing “urgent risk of suffering irreparable harm to their human rights” and calling on El Salvador to protect their rights to life, personal integrity, and freedom of expression. www.oas.org/en/iachr/jsF...
IACHR Grants Precautionary Measures in Favor of 34 Members of El Faro Online Newspaper in El Salvador
Washington, D.C.-On January 4, 2021, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) issued Resolution 12/2021, through which it granted precautionary measures in favor of 34 workers at El Faro online newspaper in El Salvador, whom it deems to be at serious, urgent risk of suffering irreparable harm to their human rights.
www.oas.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
In 2021, the Inter-American Commission issued measures on behalf of 34 members of El Faro, citing “urgent risk of suffering irreparable harm to their human rights” and calling on El Salvador to protect their rights to life, personal integrity, and freedom of expression. www.oas.org/en/iachr/jsF...
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This weekend, El Faro journalists did not board flights to El Salvador after learning of a police operation to arrest them upon arrival. The Salvadoran Journalists' Association called on the government to clarify the judicial standing and guarantee press protections. 🧵 apes.org.sv/apes-denunci...
June 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This weekend, El Faro journalists did not board flights to El Salvador after learning of a police operation to arrest them upon arrival. The Salvadoran Journalists' Association called on the government to clarify the judicial standing and guarantee press protections. 🧵 apes.org.sv/apes-denunci...
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Si Ruth López daba clases en la UCA, ¿por qué la universidad no está realizando una mayor campaña de denuncia de los abusos cometidos por el régimen?
#ElSalvador
#ElSalvador
June 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Si Ruth López daba clases en la UCA, ¿por qué la universidad no está realizando una mayor campaña de denuncia de los abusos cometidos por el régimen?
#ElSalvador
#ElSalvador
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Enrique Anaya was a constitutional lawyer who pulled no punches in showing how Nayib Bukele was running rough shod over the country's laws. Now he is the latest critical voice to end up arrested in El Salvador.
www.elsalvadorperspectives.com/2025/06/buke...
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Bukele arrests another of his critics
Nayib Bukele has just had another of his critics arrested. The government of El Salvador Saturday detained prominent attorney Enrique Anaya...
www.elsalvadorperspectives.com
June 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Enrique Anaya was a constitutional lawyer who pulled no punches in showing how Nayib Bukele was running rough shod over the country's laws. Now he is the latest critical voice to end up arrested in El Salvador.
www.elsalvadorperspectives.com/2025/06/buke...
www.elsalvadorperspectives.com/2025/06/buke...
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🎙️Rosario Murillo holds the reins in Nicaragua. By their own decree, she and Daniel Ortega are now “co-presidents” ruling without the separation of powers, not even on paper. Three moments help explain Murillo’s rise — but just how durable is her newfound power? beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
The Rise of Rosario Murillo, Co-Dictator of Nicaragua
Rosario Murillo holds the reins in Nicaragua. By their own decree, she and Daniel Ortega are now “co-presidents” ruling without the separation of powers, not even on paper. Three moments help explain ...
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June 6, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🎙️Rosario Murillo holds the reins in Nicaragua. By their own decree, she and Daniel Ortega are now “co-presidents” ruling without the separation of powers, not even on paper. Three moments help explain Murillo’s rise — but just how durable is her newfound power? beta.elfaro.net/en/elfaro-au...
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Today, in a case declared secret, a Salvadoran court ordered the provisional imprisonment of Ruth López of human rights organization @cristosal.bsky.social. “They won't silence me. I want a public trial!” declared López. “I am innocent! I am a political prisoner.” beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...
“They won't silence me; I want a public trial!” Bukele Regime Sends Ruth López to Prison
In a trial declared secret, a court ordered the provisional imprisonment of the anti-corruption director of the human rights organization Cristosal organization.
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June 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Today, in a case declared secret, a Salvadoran court ordered the provisional imprisonment of Ruth López of human rights organization @cristosal.bsky.social. “They won't silence me. I want a public trial!” declared López. “I am innocent! I am a political prisoner.” beta.elfaro.net/en/ef-photo-...
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Some excellent news to start the day: the new collection from our own Dr. Hayes Mabweazara, and Dr. Bethia Pearson, has been shortlisted for the 'Edited Collection of the Year' by the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association. The editors discuss the collection in this recent podcast.
Media Capture in Africa and Latin America: Power and Resistance
Podcast · Bethia Pearson · How can we understand the way in which governments, businesses and other actors influence the media in Africa and Latin America? How can we challenge it? Join Dr Hayes Mabwe...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Some excellent news to start the day: the new collection from our own Dr. Hayes Mabweazara, and Dr. Bethia Pearson, has been shortlisted for the 'Edited Collection of the Year' by the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association. The editors discuss the collection in this recent podcast.
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Cristosal has filed a habeas corpus petition with El Salvador's Supreme Court seeking freedom for anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López. 15 days have passed since her late night arrest without her having been brought before a judge.
June 2, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Cristosal has filed a habeas corpus petition with El Salvador's Supreme Court seeking freedom for anti-corruption lawyer Ruth López. 15 days have passed since her late night arrest without her having been brought before a judge.
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Keep the story of Ruth López' arrest in the news. 12 days and counting without appearance before a court.
www.npr.org/2025/05/31/n...
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Human rights activist arrested in El Salvador amidst crackdown on dissent
Leading human rights activist, Ruth López, has been arrested in El Salvador. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to her colleague Noah Bullock from the human rights organization Cristosal about the case.
www.npr.org
May 31, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Keep the story of Ruth López' arrest in the news. 12 days and counting without appearance before a court.
www.npr.org/2025/05/31/n...
www.npr.org/2025/05/31/n...
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This is what passes for due process in Bukele's El Salvador under the permanent State of Exception. A mass trial against 250 defendants, who appear on video screens from prisons, and have had no right to talk to their own defense lawyers.
May 31, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is what passes for due process in Bukele's El Salvador under the permanent State of Exception. A mass trial against 250 defendants, who appear on video screens from prisons, and have had no right to talk to their own defense lawyers.
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Bukele inicia hoy su séptimo año de gobierno tras un mes de ataques contra la sociedad civil, detenciones y una ley de agentes extranjeros. ¿Por qué ahora? Escucha:
🌐 Web: elhilo.audio/bukele
🟢 Spotify: elhilo.audio/bukele-sp
🟣 Apple Podcast: elhilo.audio/bukele-ap
🔴 iHeart: elhilo.audio/bukele-ih
🌐 Web: elhilo.audio/bukele
🟢 Spotify: elhilo.audio/bukele-sp
🟣 Apple Podcast: elhilo.audio/bukele-ap
🔴 iHeart: elhilo.audio/bukele-ih
Perseguir, detener, callar: el mayo de furia de Nayib Bukele
Qué hay detrás de la escalada autoritaria de Nayib Bukele en El Salvador, y cómo el regreso de Donald Trump ha cambiado el escenario.
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June 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Bukele inicia hoy su séptimo año de gobierno tras un mes de ataques contra la sociedad civil, detenciones y una ley de agentes extranjeros. ¿Por qué ahora? Escucha:
🌐 Web: elhilo.audio/bukele
🟢 Spotify: elhilo.audio/bukele-sp
🟣 Apple Podcast: elhilo.audio/bukele-ap
🔴 iHeart: elhilo.audio/bukele-ih
🌐 Web: elhilo.audio/bukele
🟢 Spotify: elhilo.audio/bukele-sp
🟣 Apple Podcast: elhilo.audio/bukele-ap
🔴 iHeart: elhilo.audio/bukele-ih
Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies as anti-Semitic is ‘slander’, says Michael D Higgins
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Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies as anti-Semitic is ‘slander’, says Michael D Higgins
Food, medical aid and water must be made available to Gazans immediately, says President
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May 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Branding those opposed to Netanyahu policies as anti-Semitic is ‘slander’, says Michael D Higgins
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
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Wondering Who Owns the Clyde? Contribute to our live Mapathon via crowdfunder & receive a Citizen Bond (collect in person) & a land owneship search in return @archifringe.bsky.social Citizen Action, Art, Activism www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...
Who owns the Clyde? Citizen Mapathon
To contribute towards a live mapathon into fragmented and opaque land ownership along the River Clyde via the purchase of 'citizen bonds'.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Wondering Who Owns the Clyde? Contribute to our live Mapathon via crowdfunder & receive a Citizen Bond (collect in person) & a land owneship search in return @archifringe.bsky.social Citizen Action, Art, Activism www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/who-owns-t...
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Ten days captured without being presented before a court in El Salvador.
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Libertad para Ruth
Firma la petición
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May 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ten days captured without being presented before a court in El Salvador.
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libertadpararuth.org
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We're hiring! Job vacancy for branch administrator/organiser with our Glasgow University branch @ucuglasgow.bsky.social. Closing date 10am on 5 June. Details and application 👇 www.ucu.org.uk/vacancies#BAO5
Work for us
Working for UCU
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May 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We're hiring! Job vacancy for branch administrator/organiser with our Glasgow University branch @ucuglasgow.bsky.social. Closing date 10am on 5 June. Details and application 👇 www.ucu.org.uk/vacancies#BAO5
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Can rights of nature make a difference?
Special event with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social & expert panel chaired by @miseanja.bsky.social with members of Colombia's Guardians of the Atrato River and Ireland's Save Our Sperrins.
Tickets:
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Special event with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social & expert panel chaired by @miseanja.bsky.social with members of Colombia's Guardians of the Atrato River and Ireland's Save Our Sperrins.
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/river-guar...
May 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Can rights of nature make a difference?
Special event with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social & expert panel chaired by @miseanja.bsky.social with members of Colombia's Guardians of the Atrato River and Ireland's Save Our Sperrins.
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/river-guar...
Special event with An Taisce's Head of Advocacy @elainemcgoff.bsky.social & expert panel chaired by @miseanja.bsky.social with members of Colombia's Guardians of the Atrato River and Ireland's Save Our Sperrins.
Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/river-guar...
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Sad passing of inspirational teacher, actress, broadcaster and poet Mary Murphy
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May 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Sad passing of inspirational teacher, actress, broadcaster and poet Mary Murphy
www.derryjournal.com/news/sad-pas...
www.derryjournal.com/news/sad-pas...
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Tá ár gcara mór Mary Murphy ar slí na fírinne.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
May 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Tá ár gcara mór Mary Murphy ar slí na fírinne.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Derry will miss and mourn a wonderful teacher, actress and broadcaster. But she provided us such joy and inspiration whenever she was with us.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.