Family Of Slain Indigenous Rights Activist Wants U.S. To Stop Funding Honduras
Family Of Slain Indigenous Rights Activist Wants U.S. To Stop Funding Honduras
March 17, 2016·4:31 PM ET
Silvio Carrillo is walking in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. Since his aunt was killed, he has spent his days talking to lawmakers and influencers in Washington, trying to convince them that Honduras is a repressive regime that doesn't deserve U.S. help.
His aunt, Berta Cáceres, was a beloved figure on the international stage. Earlier this month, gunmen entered her home and shot her dead. Her killing drew international condemnation. Environmental and human rights leaders called for a fair investigation.
Cáceres' family says it has no trust in the Honduran government so it has embarked on a campaign to try to get the U.S. government to stop the flow of security aid to Honduras. Because of the deep ties between the two countries, this is a Herculean task.
Carrillo is headed to another meeting at the Methodist Building in Washington. He takes a deep breath right before he enters the room. About 30 non-profit leaders are waiting. They're sitting around a long wooden table and quiet down as Carrillo begins to talk.
As he says thank you, Carrillo begins to cry.
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