The School of the Americas / WHINSEC is located in Fort Benning, GA. The SOA is a US Army combat school that trains Latin American Soldiers.
SOA graduates have committed atrocities including massacres of entire communities, assassinations, rapes, torture and "disappearances," among others.
This training is paid for with our US tax dollars.
SOAWatch is a movement working to close the "School of Assassins." Thousands across the US join in the effort to say "NO!" to the SOA.
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IFCLA, the Inter-Faith Committee on Latin America, is dedicated to accompanying the people of Latin America in their struggle for Peace and Justice.
IFCLA annually sponsors transportation to attend the vigil in Fort Benning to call for closing the SOA. (to register to attend the vigil in Georgia, go to www.ifcla.net )
This year, we look to provide a local outlet for people who cannot attend the vigil due to physical restraints, financial burdens, or other obstacles. They too deserve to be "PRESENTE" at the vigil.
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We are currently communicating with local social justice organizations for their cooperation in planning this event. If you are part of an organization that would like to be involved, please let us know via the email address listed below!