VIOLENCE IN MIDDLE EAST Jewish groups, supporters stage march in support of Israel 09-10-2023 21:00 According to Argentina's Foreign Ministry, at least seven Argentine citizens have been killed in Israel, with another 15 people reported missing.
Abortion rights Women across Argentina march in defence of abortion rights 29-09-2023 18:28 Thousands of women marched Thursday in defence of the recently acquired right to abortion, which they fear will be endangered if Javier Milei wins presidential elections next month.
Abortion rights #28S rally: Thousands gather in capital to march in favour of legal abortion 29-09-2023 15:47 Downtown Buenos Aires was taken over by feminist groups on Thursday, as demonstrators rallied to retain abortion rights in the wake of a policy U-turn proposed by leading presidential candidate Javier Milei. by Andrea Puerto
Former president in court Brazil court resumes trial that could bar Bolsonaro 29-06-2023 13:21 Judges will continue delivering verdicts Thursday on charges that far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke the law with his unproven allegations against Brazil's election system, which could see him banned from holding office for eight years.
GENDER VIOLENCE Argentina holds annual 'Ni Una Menos' march 04-06-2023 09:54 Tens of thousands turn out for the annual Ni Una Menos anti-gender violence march, just days after a young woman was killed by a coworker who had harassed her.
Peru Unrest Poverty, frustration and contempt: Lima's forgotten people in the Andes 03-02-2023 11:07 The riots that have left 48 people dead in Peru since last December are a reflection of the huge rift between the capital and the Andes, where most of the protesters who are demanding the resignation of the president and new elections reside.
Bolsonaro Keepsakes 'I was there': Souvenirs of pro-Bolsonarista riots on sale in Brasília 23-01-2023 12:25 In Brazil's capital, key chains, mugs and magnets depicting the shocking actions of supporters of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro are available to buy – and they're selling fast.
Turmoil in Brazil Brazil capital's security boosted, 39 charged over uprising 17-01-2023 10:08 Authorities formally charge 39 people with crimes against the state as security deployment in Brasilia is ramped up.
Unrest in Peru Peruvians defy state of emergency, mobilise for major new protest 16-01-2023 11:04 Government extends state of emergency for 30 days for Lima, Cusco, Callao and Puno, authorising the military to back up police actions as 3,000 protesters began boarding trucks and buses for demonstration in Lima.
Turmoil in Brazil Lula: Brasilia rioters likely had inside help from police, military 13-01-2023 01:09 Brazilian leader alleges that rioters who sacked the presidential palace, Supreme Court and Congress last weekend likely had assistance from Bolsonaro sympathisers; Lula orders “thorough review” of all staff as Brasilia ramps up security amid new protest threats.
Turmoil in Brazil Disinformation fuelled rage in Brazil over vote outcome 12-01-2023 06:36 Far-right rioters who stormed Brasil's Congress January 8 in support of former president Jair Bolsonaro were partly mobilized by Internet disinformation suggesting irregularities and fraud in electric ballot boxes.
SOCIAL UNREST Protesters set up camp on Avenida 9 de Julio as picketers demand social aid 27-09-2022 21:49 Militants of the Unidad Piquetera grouping set up tents on 9 de Julio Avenue as members vote to spend the night and extend protest demanding greater social aid from government.
UNREST IN IRAN Iranians take to streets for 12th night of women-led protests 27-09-2022 14:55 More than 75 people have died in Iran's crackdown over last 11 nights of unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, rights group claims, as Western nations pile pressure on Islamic republic to end violence.
DEMONSTRATION Picketers, social groups stage mock funeral for minimum wage 21-08-2022 10:38 Social organisations and picketers stage mock funeral march for Argentina's minimum wage.
PROTESTS & MARCHES Protesters at duelling marches bemoan rising inflation 19-08-2022 14:13 Pro- and anti-government demonstrators take to streets in the capital, demanding greater assistance – be it wage improvements or food aid – as price increases surge.
AGRICULTURE Farmers stage 24-hour strike against government, citing 'tax pressure' 13-07-2022 12:26 Farmers in Argentina ceased sales for 24 hours on Wednesday as agricultural industry leaders criticised government policy, tax pressures and fuel shortages.
INDEPENDENCE DAY RALLY Anti-government protesters take to streets on Independence Day 10-07-2022 09:27 Protesters march to Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada to demonstrate against government on Independence Day.
Marcha piquetera Demonstrators spark traffic chaos in capital with march for more aid 09-06-2022 17:04 Picketeers and social organisations brought Avenida 9 de Julio to a standstill on Thursday, sparking traffic chaos in the capital.
NI UNA MENOS Protesters call on authorities to do more to tackle femicide, gender violence 04-06-2022 20:26 On the seventh anniversary of the first 'Ni Una Menos' march, tens of thousands of demonstrators call on authorities to do more to tackle femicide and gender violence. by Mariel Priven
Marcha Federal Piquetera Protesters demand jobs, better wages amid rampant inflation 12-05-2022 23:52 Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country descend on Buenos Aires for a massive rally, sparking traffic chaos in the capital.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Inflation continues to bite as INDEC reveals 6% jump in April 12-05-2022 23:44 Price increases totalled 23.1% in the first quarter, with prices hiked 58% over the last 12 months, according to official data.
LATIN AMERICA Three shot in Chile May Day clashes 02-05-2022 10:53 Three people wounded by gunfire and two arrested in clashes during demonstrations in Chile.
FRESH PROTESTS IN CAPITAL Demonstrators rally in capital for jobs, food amid rampant inflation 13-04-2022 17:06 Thousands march through capital demanding help with jobs, food and more social aid as rampant inflation undermines government efforts to raise living standards.
AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO Demonstrators set up camp in capital, demanding greater social support 31-03-2022 23:44 Protesters spark traffic chaos in the capital by setting up a huge encampment on Avenida de Julio.
IMF DEBT DEAL PROTESTS Fernández de Kirchner hits out at ‘paradoxical’ attack on her Senate office 11-03-2022 16:40 Vice-president and Senate chief expresses dismay at "paradoxical" attack on her Senate office during protests against government's International Monetary Fund debt bill.
CULTURE New peace mural in Buenos Aires draws attention 06-03-2022 17:58 A new anti-war mural, featuring images of a woman wounded after a bombing in Ukraine and the iconic figure of a naked girl fleeing from napalm in Vietnam in 1972, is drawing attention in Buenos Aires.
RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE Ukrainians march in Buenos Aires, demanding Russian withdrawal 25-02-2022 23:02 Around 2,000 members of the large Ukrainian community in Argentina marched in Buenos Aires on Friday, demanding the withdrawal of Russian forces.
Mar del Plata Court blocks offshore oil exploration project off coast of Buenos Aires Province 13-02-2022 10:20 A court in Argentina has issued an injunction suspending oil exploration in three maritime areas off the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province and ordering environmental impact studies to be carried out.
KIRCHNERITE RALLY Demonstrators march on Supreme Court to demand judicial reform 01-02-2022 22:07 Pro-government demonstrators marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to demand a reform of the judicial system and changes in the Supreme Court.
ENVIRONMENT Thousands protest oil exploration project off coast of Argentina 05-01-2022 14:56 Thousands of people march along the beaches of Mar del Plata to protest an oil exploration project off the Atlantic coast.