“The State is complicit”

Brazil denounced in OAS for Doce river tragedy
Another 13 cases of human rights violations caused by mining in the country will also be debated
Brazil :: Condemnation of setbacks
Organizations express their condemnation of recent alterations to the institutional and political structure of the Brazilian government

Doce River :: Agreement overlooks victims
In an appeal to the UN, NGOs claim settlement agreement is incompatible with international standards for remedying human rights violations
Brazil :: NGOs demand ratification of OP-ICESCR
Protocol permits victims of violations to submit complaints directly to the UN
Where the arms go
Organizations form coalition to pressure Brazil to ratify treaty regulating the international weapons market

Behind closed doors
BRICS Bank could approve first loans this week

BRICS Bank