VIDEO - South -North Encuentro Against US Militarism Held in Venezuela SOAWATCH-http://www.quotha.net/node/1028

In what Father Roy Bourgeois, founder of SOA Watch, defined as "a historic moment" that we have dreamed of for many years, 50 representatives from 19 countries of the Americas are right now gathered in Sanare, Lara, Venezuela, to join efforts in resisting militarization and promoting a culture of peace.

Watch this short video message from Maya Rodriguez and Father Roy Bourgeois recorded yesterday in Venezuela:The Encuentro started on Tuesday, June 22. In a moving opening ritual, the group shared life stories, pictures of people that inspired them in the struggle, and a bit of soil that each of them brought from their countries.