As I see it The French are at it again 04-02-2023 06:50 The time when a reasonable degree of economic equality seemed to be within reach now belongs to the past. by James Neilson
Political tensions in Peru Peru Congress again rejects snap election despite protests 02-02-2023 14:21 Peru's Congress on Wednesday voted down another bid to advance elections from April 2024 to this year, a move sought by President Dina Boluarte to calm unrest that has left dozens dead in seven weeks of anti-government protests.
Unrest in Peru Experts: Peruvians place little trust in political class to solve crisis 30-01-2023 11:53 With a political class that is widely mistrusted and a Congress rejected by 88% of the population, Peruvians have grown increasingly disillusioned that a solution to weeks of violent unrest is upcoming.
Unrest in Peru Peru president urges Congress to bring elections forward 30-01-2023 11:34 Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has made a renewed appeal for Congress to move elections from 2024 to October 2023 as a way to end weeks of deadly protests, warning that otherwise she will seek constitutional reform to make a vote happen.
Unrest in Peru 'We are not at war, we are united' – Indigenous Uro community joins Peru protests 26-01-2023 13:08 The Uros, inhabitants of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, also raised their voices this week in Peru's protests calling for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte.
Protests in Peru 'Civil war now!' exclaim demonstators in Peru as tensions rise 24-01-2023 13:31 Hundreds of demonstrators marching in Lima called for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte; Massive protests that have already claimed the lives of 46 people set to continue, Interior Minister Vicente Romero warns.
Peru Protests Clashes in Lima as thousands rally against Peru government 20-01-2023 11:08 Thousands marched through Peru's capital and southern provinces Thursday in large anti-government rallies punctuated by clashes with police, defying a state of emergency declared over almost 1/3 of the country.
PERU Peru president impeached despite bid to dissolve Congress 07-12-2022 17:02 Lawmakers defiantly gathered to debate and approve an impeachment motion, with 101 votes out of a total of 130 lawmakers, in a session broadcast live on television.
PERU Peru's Castillo dissolves Congress, to name 'emergency' govt 07-12-2022 14:50 A new congress will be convened "as soon as possible," the embattled leader announced to Peruvians in a televised address.
PERU Thousands march in Peru calling for president's removal 07-11-2022 13:34 Opponents of Castillo government march through Lima; Dozens of riot police use tear gas to prevent them from reaching Parliament and the government palace.
Chile New Constitution Chile to vote on overhauling dictatorship-era constitution 02-09-2022 09:30 Chileans will vote on their country’s future Sunday, for the third time in two years, choosing whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new one with aims to enact social change.
DEMONSTRATIONS ACROSS ARGENTINA Tensions soar as riot police clash with pro-CFK demonstrators in Recoleta 28-08-2022 09:15 Demonstrations in support of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner take place across Argentina, with clashes between activists and police at their epicentre in the wealthy City neighbourhood of Recoleta; Vice-president accuses opposition of wanting to "exterminate Peronism" in speech to supporters.
Global energy crisis Rich countries gobble up fuel while poorer nations stuck with brewing unrest 19-08-2022 12:03 Governments across the developing world are struggling to keep energy flowing to citizens frustrated by rising prices, as tight supplies and weaker currencies put some sources out of reach.
Violence Against Women Peruvian women ask Michelle Bachelet for help in face of violence 19-07-2022 14:28 Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights High Commissioner, met by Peruvian women, including trans women, denouncing the daily violence they face.
Panama Protests Fresh roadblocks as Panama protesters reject deal 19-07-2022 14:13 Panama government’s deal with protesters fell through this Monday as roadblocks returned. Social groups made u-turn on agreement to end protests in return for lowered fuel costs.
Panama Protests Panama government and protesters strike deals to clear key highway 18-07-2022 13:48 Panama's government agreed to lower fuel prices to end the Panamerican Highway blockade. Indigenous-led protests have halted food transportation over the last fortnight.
Panama Protests Panama government reduces fuel prices in face of protests 14-07-2022 11:54 Panamanian protests achieve lowered fuel prices and rate-freezing for other essentials.
BRAZIL ELECTION 2022 Brazilian pro-gun protesters march 'for freedom' in capital 11-07-2022 16:37 Pro-arms demonstrators took to the streets of Brasilia to demand easier access to guns. Jair Bolsonaro, who is campaigning for reelection, has already loosened regulations.
Latin America Indigenous protests cost Ecuador US$1 billion, central bank says 05-07-2022 10:00 Days of protests over the cost of living by indigenous Ecuadoreans could cost the country at least US$1 billion, claims nation's central bank.
Chile's New Constitution Chile President Boric receives draft constitution 04-07-2022 13:22 Chile's constitutional convention on Monday handed its proposed new constitution to President Gabriel Boric ahead of a planned September referendum on adopting the text.
Unrest in Ecuador Ecuador talks falter after soldier killed by 'violent demonstrators' 29-06-2022 13:22 Negotiations to end more than two weeks of disruptive living cost protests by indigenous Ecuadoreans were dealt a blow Tuesday when the killing of a soldier prompted the government to suspend participation.
UNREST IN ECUADOR Protesters reject Ecuador president's 'insensitive' fuel price cut 27-06-2022 13:32 Unrest continues as indigenous protesters reject a fuel price cut announced by the government as insufficient and "insensitive."
UNREST IN ECUADOR Indigenous protester dies at anti-government demos in Ecuador 22-06-2022 11:01 Indigenous protester dies in clashes with law enforcement officers as demonstrations against the Ecuadorean government head into tenth day.
Latin America Ecuador judge orders release of Indigenous leader amid protests 15-06-2022 18:08 Prominent Indigenous leader Leonidas Iza's release has been ordered, his legal team confirms, less than a day after he was arrested and accused of paralysing roads during nationwide anti-government protests.
Francisca Sandoval Chilean journalist dies after being shot during May Day protests 13-05-2022 13:47 A journalist who was shot near May Day protests in the Chilean capital Santiago died on Thursday, a hospital official said, as the country's president promised there would be no "impunity" in the case.
SOCIAL UNREST Amid growing social unrest, inflation soars in Argentina 15-04-2022 00:58 INDEC data published just hours after protesters nationwide demand jobs, food and greater social aid.
Protests One protester dead, several injured in clashes with Peru police following protests 07-04-2022 13:20 Under-fire Peru President Pedro Castillo calls off a curfew in Lima aimed at curbing nationwide protests against rising food and fuel prices but unrest continues.
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.
Alberto vs the courts President echoes Kirchnerites and renews criticism of Supreme Court 11-01-2022 22:49 Ruling coalition steps up criticism of the Judiciary, with President Alberto Fernández declaring that the Supreme Court has “very serious problems.” Kirchnerites plan February 1 protest rally, as opposition leaders push back.
MINING & ENVIRONMENT Chubut governor repeals mining law, vows public vote after days of protests 20-12-2021 20:20 Chubut Province Governor Mariano Arcioni announced a dramatic U-turn on Monday, confirming that he would repeal a newly signed zoning law that critics say paves the way for “mega-mining” in the region.
ENVIRONMENT & MINING Second day of clashes in Rawson after approval of Chubut mining law 18-12-2021 08:05 Lawmakers in Chubut approve controversial zoning law authorising mining in region's central plateau; At least 30 injuries and seven protesters arrested after police clash with protesters, who set public buildings alight.
ENVIRONMENT & MINING Clashes in Rawson after Chubut Legislature approves mega-mining project 16-12-2021 13:26 Lawmakers in Chubut approve controversial project by 14 to 11; Arrests and injuries after police clamp down on protesters in Rawson; Legislation authorises mining – without the use of cyanide – in the region's central plateau.
ELECTION IN HONDURAS Former first lady set to become Honduras' first woman president 29-11-2021 13:15 Former first lady Xiomara Castro appears set to become Honduras' first woman president after taking a commanding lead over the ruling party candidate.
CRIME & SECURITY Ramos Mejía murder shifts election spotlight onto crime 12-11-2021 22:01 Slaying of kiosk vendor Roberto Sabo in populous La Matanza delivers indignant protests, clashes with the police, public recriminations, media scrums and campaign talking points.
Human rights ICC to probe possible Venezuela rights violations 05-11-2021 01:06 International Criminal Court to investigate whether crimes against humanity were committed during Venezuela's clampdown on anti-government protests in 2017
CRISIS IN ECUADOR Protesting Ecuadoreans block roads as fuel price crisis escalates 27-10-2021 15:55 Thousands of Ecuadoreans take to the streets throughout the country, blocking roads in protests called by indigenous organisations as nation's crisis escalates.
ABORTION RIGHTS Thousands march for abortion rights in Latin America 29-09-2021 08:47 Thousands of women took to the streets across Latin America Tuesday to demand abortion rights, a practice largely prohibited in the region where hundreds of women are serving prison time under draconian laws.
Social unrest Tens of thousands march for jobs in Buenos Aires 16-09-2021 22:44 Tens of thousands of people marched in the nation's capital on Thursday, demanding improvements to their economic lot as Argentina's economic turmoil continues.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Human Rights Watch: Brazil's Bolsonaro 'threatening' democracy 15-09-2021 14:13 President Jair Bolsonaro is "threatening democratic rule" with his attacks on Brazil's Supreme Court and electoral system, Human Rights Watch warns.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Bolsonaro ‘politically isolated’ – despite the bluster 11-09-2021 10:20 Brazilian leader marked Independence Day with huge rallies, but analysts say president is just seeking to sow chaos.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Bolsonaro backs off attacks on Brazil's institutions 09-09-2021 21:57 President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday backed off his heated attacks on Brazil's federal institutions, insisting that his recent jabs at the Supreme Court just came "in the heat of the moment."
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Bolsonaro claims 'freedom is at risk' as he riles up base in Brazil 07-09-2021 15:20 Fighting record-low poll numbers, a weakening economy and a Judiciary he claims is stacked against him, President Jair Bolsonaro called huge rallies for Brazilian independence day Tuesday, seeking to fire up his far-right base.
BRAZIL UNDER BOLSONARO Brazil on edge as Bolsonaro tells his base to take to the streets 06-09-2021 13:54 President Jair Bolsonaro has urged Brazilians to come out in force on Tuesday to show their support for his government. It’s shaping up to be an all-or-nothing gauge of his chances of re-election.
New government in Lima Peru foreign minister resigns after less than three weeks in office 18-08-2021 12:20 Former guerrilla Héctor Béjar resigns 19 days after taking office, under pressure from the Congress and the Armed Forces for controversial statements on terrorism..
Protests in Cuba US sanctions Cuba for repressing protests, Biden warns more to come 23-07-2021 02:58 US President Joe Biden warns sanctions on Cuba's defence minister and a special forces unit are "just the beginning" of punitive measures against Havana.
BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS Cuba protests fanned by worst economic crisis since fall of USSR 16-07-2021 03:00 Cuba's deepest economic crisis since the collapse of the Soviet Union, a spike in Covid-19 infections, power blackouts and increased use of social media all helped fan discontent with the 62-year-old communist regime.
DIPLOMACY Fernández criticises 'inhumane' trade embargo against Cuba 13-07-2021 16:37 President Alberto Fernández delivers his first comments on protests in Cuba. “I don't know what is happening, but let’s end the blockade,” he says.
UNREST IN CUBA Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests 12-07-2021 15:19 Thousands of Cubans take part in demonstrations across country, chanting: "Down with the dictatorship," as President Miguel Diaz-Canel urges supporters to confront demonstrators.
EDITORIAL Independence marked yesterday, whither tomorrow? 10-07-2021 00:01 Protests alone do not offer the people a future any more than the erratic improvisations of the Frente de Todos coalition.
NEW CONSTITUTION Work starts on Chile's first post-dictatorship constitution 04-07-2021 21:10 New 155-member body charged with writing a new constitution installed in Chile, but swearing-in ceremony overshadowed by protests.