US to file 17 new charges against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
The US Department of Justice has filed 17 new charges against the Wikileaks founder, raising questions about free press and civil liberties
Thousands of Uruguayan workers mobilize during partial general strike
The Uruguayan trade unions called for a partial general strike in solidarity with the gas workers of the MontevideoGas, who have been on a hunger strike since April 30.
Protests continue in Lebanon against austerity budget
Prime minister Saad al-Hariri’s coalition government is seeking to frame a budget that will reduce the deficit by cutting wages and benefits of public sector employees
As the far-right wins Indian elections, progressive forces vow to resist
The NDA alliance led by far-right party BJP achieved a landslide victory in the historic Indian parliamentary elections
McDonald’s employees protest sexual harassment and low minimum wage ahead of shareholders’ meeting
Workers claimed that the company has been protecting liable executives by either dismissing complaints against them as hearsay or by retaliating against employees by withholding pay, creating a hostile work environment or terminating them.
Hundreds march in Chisinau in solidarity with the Moldova Pride march
‘Moldova Pride 2019’ was inaugurated on May 15, and various events, including talks and documentary screenings, were organized till May 19 as part of the 18th LGBT community festival.
Thousands marched to demand justice for the victims of Uruguay’s last civic-military dictatorship
During the 24th Silent March, thousands of Uruguayans marched against impunity demanding justice for the 200 people disappeared during the 12 years of military dictatorship
Venezuelans celebrate first year of the re-election of President Nicolás Maduro
One year ago, President Nicolás Maduro was re-elected as president of Venezuela with 67% of the votes, a year later after facing some of the biggest attacks on himself and the sovereignty of Venezuela, he remains committed to peace and prosperity in Venezuela