Human rights in Mexico to be discussed today

Roberto Mendoza Perez, a member of Mexico’s National Network for the Defense of Human Rights and the Frente Nacional de Lucha por el Socialismo (FNLS), will speak today from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Human Rights Education Institute, 414 W. Fort Grounds Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Perez will discuss the current socio-political and economic issues directly linked to U.S. policies and affecting communities in Mexico.

A professional translation will be provided.

Perez’s visit to Coeur d’Alene is part of the 2017 Witness for Peace Northwest speaking tour, witnessforpeace.org/wfp-in-your-area/northwest/.

For more information, call 208-292-2359, or visit hrei.org.