News of protests

Peaceful protests in New York as tensions rise in Detroit

04-11-2020 22:27 Thousands of Biden supporters march in New York to demand every vote in tight election be counted, as some Trump supporters protest in Detroit, demanding a halt to ballot counting in the key state of Michigan.

Squatter dispute on ex-minister's family land prompts protests in Entre Ríos

27-10-2020 23:52 Tensions rise in Entre Ríos Province as squatters take over land, with ex-Agriculture minister Luis Miguel Etchevehere's and social leader Juan Grabois on differing sides of the dispute.

Chile's wounded look to referendum, a year on from start of protests

14-10-2020 23:37 A year after the start of Chile's tumultuous social protests and as the country prepares for a landmark referendum, several protesters who suffered eye injuries believe their loss will not be in vain.

What we learned this week: September 19 to 26

26-09-2020 09:29 Our pick of the stories from the last seven days in Argentina.

Victims, feminists take over Mexico human rights office

09-09-2020 08:49 Demanding justice for victims of femicide, gender violence, sexual assault, and forced disappearances, feminist activists and victims' relatives have taken over the offices of Mexico's Human Rights Commission.

Protest or PRO test?

22-08-2020 10:10 The uproar surrounding the court system reform is another test of the national government's resolve.

by Martín Gambarotta

Hundreds line up for George Floyd's memorial in Houston

08-06-2020 15:00 A public viewing was held Monday in Houston for George Floyd, the man who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer on May 25, following two weeks of protests worldwide.

Doctors on the alert over Covid-19 malpractice lawsuits

06-06-2020 09:19 Healthcare professionals protest and express concern over two doctors who face prosecution at a retirement home in a town in Córdoba.

Obama steps out as United States confronts confluence of crises

03-06-2020 23:15 Ex-US president was already beginning to emerge from political hibernation to endorse Joe Biden’s presidential bid – but now the protests sweeping the United States has changed the situation.

Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice

03-06-2020 17:46 Prosecutors charge US police officer accused of asphyxiating George Floyd with second-degree murder, with three others accused of aiding and abetting murder. Meanwhile, protesters in cities all over the world call for justice.

United States heads into a new week shaken by violence and pandemic

01-06-2020 08:46 Protests triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after he was pinned at the neck by a white Minneapolis police officer sparks anger and demonstrations across the country.

Debt-xit time

09-05-2020 10:01 The incessant prodding for a laxer quarantine, trumpeted by part of the mainstream media, is peppered by the pot-banging cacerolazo protests.

by Martín Gambarotta

Piñera will declare state of emergency if violence escalates in Chile

02-03-2020 17:14 Sebastián Piñera said on Sunday that he did not rule out the possibility of declaring a state of emergency again in Chile if violence intensifies in March.

Palestinians protest against Trump's Mideast peace plan

29-01-2020 15:53 US president's controversial peace plan ignites contrasted reactions in the Middle East and the rest of the world. Some European and Israeli representatives welcome the initiative, while Palestinian figures have vehemently rejected it.

With eye on Bolivia vote, Evo Morales sets up Argentina base

17-12-2019 16:47 Bolivian said Tuesday in Buenos Aires that he would campaign for the presidential candidate of his party in elections expected within the next several months, though a date has not been set.

UN report accuses Chilean law enforcement of egregious human rights abuses

13-12-2019 18:17 The United Nations investigation into Chilean security forces found serious human rights violations allegedly took place against protesters over the past two months, including deaths, torture, sexual abuse and the use of excessive force.

Chileans who lost eyes in protests demonstrate in capital

01-12-2019 20:54 Protesters to support people who have lost eyes to police shotgun pellets and tear gas canisters during mass demonstrations that have wracked the country.

Protester voices: Colombians share their mounting discontent

29-11-2019 10:10 A look into the lives of marchers at recent demonstrations in Colombia, where activists are pushing their agenda to the forefront of the national vision as civil worries loom despite positive economic growth.

Iván Duque to meet with protest leaders in Colombia

26-11-2019 12:50 The meeting with the National Strike Committee -- which brings together unions, indigenous people, students and opposition parties -- will form part of the national dialogue Duque launched on Sunday to address corruption, economic inequality and other woes.

First protester dies in Colombia unrest as marches press on

26-11-2019 12:13 A high school student died two days after being hit in the head by a projectile reportedly fired by riot police.