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We are pleased to announce the launch our 50th anniversary webpage:
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Reflections on the last 50 years
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CLAMOR Network Statement Asking for Peace, Dialogue and Respect for Venezuela's Sovereignty
The CLAMOR Network (Red Clamor in Spanish) is the Latin American and Caribbean Ecclesial Network for Migration, Displacement, Refuge and Human Trafficking who work in partnership with the Franciscan Network for Migrants and the Quixote Center. Below is the statement they published in the aftermath of the January 3rd attacks in Venezuela:
The CLAMOR Network rejects the military operations carried out by the United States government on January 3, 2026, on Venezuelan territory, which included bombings in Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, as well as the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, under the pretext of defending the sovereignty, democracy, and freedom of the population.
We mourn the loss of military and civilian lives and pray for their eternal rest.
The temporary control of Venezuela by the United States, on the grounds that it will be until a "safe transition" takes place, as well as the announcement of oil projects and economic reconstruction under the supervision of US companies, constitute a serious violation of the sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and international law. This action contradicts the provisions of Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations, which enshrines the principle of non-intervention and respect for the territorial integrity and political independence of States.
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Update and Continued Action to Pass War Powers Resolution in the House
On January 8th, the Senate passed a War Powers Resolution with 52 to 47 votes. We thank each of you who took action by contacting you Senator; our supporters sent over a thousand lettersin just a few days. Every call and letter to your Members of Congress makes a difference.
Representives McGovern, Massie and Castro reintroduced the War Powers Resolution in the House shortly after it passed in the Senate. They expect a vote in late January.
We encourage you to continue pressuring your Members of Congress to pass this bill to block further US hostilities within or against Venezuela without explicit authorization from Congress.
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Christmas Season Event Brings Joy to Displaced Children in Gros Morne, Haiti
Over a three-day weekend between Christmas and New Years, over 100 children from displaced families participated in a series of fun and insightful activities in Gros Morne, Haiti. With Quixote Center's support, the Lachandlé parish organized the children to celebrate Christmas by playing games, learning new skills and discussing how to stay safe.
Between delicious and healthy meals, four animators from the parish took turns working in smaller groups with the children. A seminarian led a discussion on how to behave in society and how to deal with gang members to avoid falling prey to their recruitment tactics. The boys and girls also learned arts and crafts, and played games and sports in the John XXIII school yard where the event took place.
Our partners report that all the children learned a lot and had fun, and they wished this Christmas program could last longer. Quixote Center extends this gratitude to all the donors who made this event possible. Thank you!
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Three People Charged with Illegal Weapons Trafficking
On January 6 the US Justice Department announced ([link removed]) an indictment charging one US citizen and two Haitian citizens with conspiracy to smuggle goods and unlawfully ship firearms from the United States to Haiti.
According to the indictment, in February 2025, officials in the Dominican Republic seized 18 rifles, 5 handguns, firearms magazines, over 36,000 rounds of ammunition, and a silencer from inside a container that had been shipped from Miami, Florida. The shipping container was destined for Haiti. The firearms and ammunition were not listed on the shipping manifest, which instead listed household goods. The defendants were the purchasers of at least 20 of the 23 firearms seized from the shipping container and have a history of purchasing multiple firearms in Florida, including military-grade weapons.
We applaud the US government for taking action to stop the illegal trafficking of weapons from the United States to Haiti. These arrests are welcome news, although there is much more to do. There are an estimated 500,000 ([link removed]) illegal weapons circulating in Haiti, most from the United States, and most shipped out of containers in Miami that contain household items. We urge the administration to scan the cargo before it leaves Miami, and to prohibit so-called straw purchases that enable people to purchase multiples of weapons and ammunition for resale and trafficking.
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Event in Miami to Commemorate the Earthquake and Protect TPS for Haiti
 
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