[WSMDiscuss] Bolivia in movement…. : Fwd: Urgent: Solidarity statement for Pablo Solon and Rafael Archondo

Sun Jul 9 22:41:06 CEST 2017

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Bolivia in movement….

[Please read and consider signing :

Urgent :

Solidarity statement for Pablo Solon and Rafael Archondo

Focus on the Global South

[For those on this list who don't know who Pablo Solón is, he was Executive Director of Focus on the Global South, based in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2011-16. Before that, and till 2011, he was Climate Change Ambassador for the Plurinational Government of Bolivia at the UN and one of the key architects of the People’s Summit on Climate Change in Cochabamba, Bolivia, in 2010.  For details similar on Rafael Archondo, see below :

[From the Solidarity Statement attached :

“Solón resigned as Bolivia’s UN Ambassador in June 2011, and was succeeded by the Deputy Permanent Representative, Rafael Archondo. Archondo a very well known journalist, served as the interim representative for 14 months, until Sacha Llorenti, who was Minister of Government in September 2011 during the repression of the indigenous peoples’ march in defense of the National Park and Indigenous Territory of TIPNIS, was appointed as the new UN Ambassador. The Vice Ministry of Transparency and Anti-Corruption has now decided to bring criminal charges with jail sentences of up to 4 years against Solón and Archondo, alleging that Solón “illegally appointed” Archondo and that Archondo committed the crime of “prolonging functions.” Both the accused have publicly responded showing that Archondo was appointed by the President of Bolivia as Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN and that he did not prolong in his functions.

“Why such charges are being brought against Solón and Archondo now, six years after their tenure in government, is clear. The Bolivian government aims to harass, intimidate and criminalize those who dare to challenge the government’s policies and strategies. As Solón has stated: “The news [of the criminal charges] was not a surprise. Following our critical analysis of the mega hydroelectric plants at El Bala and Chepete, several friends had warned me that they would leave no stone unturned to accuse me of something, intimidate me, and silence me.”

“Despite the threat of imprisonment, Solón has re-affirmed his commitment to voice his opinions. He says, “we will not lose hope for a different Bolivia, where the Rights of Mother Earth and Vivir Bien are a tangible reality.” ”

            Thanks for letting me know, Shalmali, and thanks for preparing this statement.  I’m separately replying to ask you to please add my name.  Please also give Pablo my warm personal greetings.

            In protest and in solidarity !  And in profound sadness, to see what is happening in Bolivia, and the way that things have turned…

            JS

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> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> From: Shalmali Guttal <s.guttal at focusweb.org>
> Subject: Fwd: Urgent: solidarity statement for Pablo Solon
> Date: July 8, 2017 at 9:35:09 PM CST
> To: Jai Sen <jai.sen at cacim.net>
> 
> Dear Jai, 
> 
> If you think this is appropriate, could you please on the WSF list?
> 
> Thank you,  Shalmali
> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>> From: Shalmali Guttal <s.guttal at focusweb.org <mailto:s.guttal at focusweb.org>>
>> Subject: Urgent: solidarity statement for Pablo Solon
>> Date: July 7, 2017 at 4:18:01 PM GMT+7
>> To: Focus Everyone <everyone at focusweb.org <mailto:everyone at focusweb.org>>, Focus Board <board at focusweb.org <mailto:board at focusweb.org>>, Focus Staff list <focus-staff at focusweb.org <mailto:focus-staff at focusweb.org>>, Pablo Solon 2 <pablosolon at gmail.com <mailto:pablosolon at gmail.com>>
>> 
>> Dear Colleagues
>> 
>> The Bolivian Government is persecuting Pablo Solon and Rafael Archondo. Focus has prepared a statement of support/solidarity in English.  It is posted on the Focus website and also attached. 
>> 
>> https://focusweb.org/content/bolivian-government-must-stop-persecuting-those-defending-nature-and-rights-and-address-real <https://focusweb.org/content/bolivian-government-must-stop-persecuting-those-defending-nature-and-rights-and-address-real>
>> 
>> We request you to please share it with your networks and through your social media.
>> 
>> There will likely be the need for an international campaign to pressure the Bolivian Govt to back down from such intimidation and harassment.  Pablo will let us know the plans/strategy, and we will share all the information we get. It would also be good if you could be in touch with Pablo and monitor the issues directly.
>> 
>> Thank you and best wishes,  Shalmali
>> 
> 
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>> 
>> Shalmali Guttal
>> Executive Director
>> Focus on the Global South
>> CUSRI: 4th Floor Wisit Prachuabmoh Building
>> Chulalongkorn University
>> Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330
>> THAILAND
>> Telephone: +66 22187363-65
>> 
>> 
> 
>> 
> 
> Shalmali Guttal
> Executive Director
> Focus on the Global South
> CUSRI: 4th Floor Wisit Prachuabmoh Building
> Chulalongkorn University
> Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330
> THAILAND
> Telephone: +66 22187363-65
> 
> 
> 
> 

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