Freedom for Political Prisoners Committee

In defense of Human and Labor Rights in Mexico (formerly the Freedom for Nestora Campaign)

Miriam Padilla – MLK day 2015 speech for Free Nestora Committee

Posted on February 9, 2015 by freedomsocialistparty

Miriam Xiomara Padilla speaking on behalf of the Libertad para Nestora/Freedom for Nestora Committee at the Martin Luther King Day Rally at Seattle’s Federal Courthouse on January 19th following a march from Garfield High School. This annual Seattle celebration is attended by thousands of people of all ages.

Al-Jazeera Plus Coverage: “U.S. Citizen Detained In Mexican Prison For Political Reasons”

Posted on January 15, 2015 by freedomsocialistparty

Watch (and share!) AJ+’s coverage of Nestora Salgado and her family’s attempts to secure her release from federal prison. The video focuses on Nestora’s husband José Rodriguez as he petitions the US government to take action in this tragic situation.