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Mass in Response to Violence on the Border – July 14
At 7:00 PM on Wednesday, July 14, a Mass in Response to Violence on the Border will be held at the Placita de Leones, next to the downtown Santa Fe Bridge. We extend to you and all residents of our … Continue reading
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Tagged 'San Ysidro', Arizona, Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, border patrol, drug violence, mass, sb1070, shooting
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The trouble in Juarez – PBS documentary
PBS show Need to Know traveled to the border to speak with Mexicans affected by the drug war violence. Watch the video.
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Tagged juarez
Mexican advocates say U.S. officials don't care about tales of violence
By David Agren Catholic News Service EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — An unidentified Mexican man and his wife, fearful to reveal their true identities, spoke recently to a group of reporters and immigration advocates in this border city about the … Continue reading
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Petition – technical issues
We are having technical issues with the host of the online version of our recent petition to protect Mexican nationals fleeing drug war violence. We were able to download 82 of your online signatures. We are looking to resolve this … Continue reading
Protection and Legal Relief for Mexican Nationals Affected by and Fleeing Violence in Mexico
Please sign the petition below. Click to sign the petition PETITION – PDF For hundreds of years, the defining characteristic of the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border region has been its role as host to countless immigrants who have navigated the … Continue reading
PRESS CONFERENCE – Saturday – Casa Vides
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONFERENCE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010 TIME: 2:30 PM LOCATION: CASA VIDES 325 Leon Street El Paso, Texas SUBJECT: PETITION FOR PROTECTION FOR MEXICAN NATIONALS FLEEING THE VIOLENCE IN MEXICO/JUAREZ A coalition of community agencies, organizations, … Continue reading
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NEWS CONFERENCE – Sat. 4/24
Dear Human Rights Advocates, During the past several years, we have witnessed an unprecedented crisis of violence in Mexico and especially in the border city of Juarez. Tens of thousands have been killed or wounded and reports of kidnappings, extortion, … Continue reading
Fleeing Drug Violence, Mexicans Pour Into U.S.
from the NY Times Former residents say drug gangs have laid waste to El Porvenir, Mexico, and those who can are fleeing to the U.S. by JAMES C. McKINLEY Jr.
Juarez Drug Wars
Annunciation House director Ruben Garcia is interviewed on PBS’s Religion and Ethics. http://player.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/ETSJENv_c7&pid=Y76xX0c4uq5ZPyC1cgIJDgnMOGLFigzI
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Video on Texas Monthly
Video on TexasMonthly Watch El Pasoans talk about their city and the continuing violence along the border.