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The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) is a leading research and advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas.
The attacks in Southcom's area of operations dishonor what former commanders dedicated their careers to upholding: a democratic, rules-based order, the well-being of the personnel they command, and the US Constitution's supremacy.
It would be good to hear from them now. (5/5)
It would be good to hear from them now. (5/5)
October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The attacks in Southcom's area of operations dishonor what former commanders dedicated their careers to upholding: a democratic, rules-based order, the well-being of the personnel they command, and the US Constitution's supremacy.
It would be good to hear from them now. (5/5)
It would be good to hear from them now. (5/5)
We won't name names, but the list of former commanders is at bit.ly/4ndBdpD.
We know it is unusual for former senior officers to comment on current military issues. But these are not normal times, as Adm. Holsey's abrupt resignation makes clear. (4/5)
We know it is unusual for former senior officers to comment on current military issues. But these are not normal times, as Adm. Holsey's abrupt resignation makes clear. (4/5)
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October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We won't name names, but the list of former commanders is at bit.ly/4ndBdpD.
We know it is unusual for former senior officers to comment on current military issues. But these are not normal times, as Adm. Holsey's abrupt resignation makes clear. (4/5)
We know it is unusual for former senior officers to comment on current military issues. But these are not normal times, as Adm. Holsey's abrupt resignation makes clear. (4/5)
US assets are directly violating human rights and US laws governing war powers and who is a "combatant." These former commanders should be troubled by the illegal attacks happening right now. (3/5)
October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
US assets are directly violating human rights and US laws governing war powers and who is a "combatant." These former commanders should be troubled by the illegal attacks happening right now. (3/5)
@WOLA_org has had respectful, productive contact with nearly all former commanders. While its human rights record has never been perfect, @Southcom has done more than other commands, including a 30-year-old Human Rights Initiative and outreach to experts and advocates. (2/5)
October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
@WOLA_org has had respectful, productive contact with nearly all former commanders. While its human rights record has never been perfect, @Southcom has done more than other commands, including a 30-year-old Human Rights Initiative and outreach to experts and advocates. (2/5)
The debate underscored profound concerns over executive overreach, due process, and militarizing law enforcement. This important measure earned bipartisan support: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The debate underscored profound concerns over executive overreach, due process, and militarizing law enforcement. This important measure earned bipartisan support: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...