tuscon students
United States

Arizona students protest classmate’s detention by Border Patrol

Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigration has become an acute issue for immigrant students who are being increasingly targeted by the federal authorities

Peoples Dispatch
May 12, 2019
Nature at its most perilous state ever, says IPBES Global Assessment Report
World

Nature at its most perilous state ever, says IPBES Global Assessment Report

According to the report, the only way ahead is transformative changes to economic, political and social systems that must be be adopted by the countries of the world

Peoples Dispatch
May 12, 2019
Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama assassinated
Colombia

Colombian filmmaker Mauricio Lezama assassinated

Mauricio Lezama was producing an audiovisual project about victims of the armed conflict when he was assassinated by unidentified armed men in the department of Arauca

Peoples Dispatch
May 11, 2019
South African elections: ANC hangs on to power despite poorest performance since 94
South Africa

South African elections: ANC hangs on to power despite poorest performance since 94

While the biggest opposition party, the centrist DA also suffered a modest loss, the populist EFF improved its vote share by over 4%

Peoples Dispatch
May 11, 2019
Peruvian agricultural sector calls for a national strike on May 13
Peru

Peruvian agricultural sector calls for a national strike on May 13

The agricultural sector demands measures to defend national production against subsidized imports, withdrawal of a water privatization law and better budget for the development of agricultural sector

Peoples Dispatch
May 11, 2019
“I don’t vote for garbage, I choose dignity”: Guatemalans conclude 8 day march
Guatemala

“I don’t vote for garbage, I choose dignity”: Guatemalans conclude 8 day march

The protesters urged the Guatemalan population to participate in the upcoming presidential elections, support democracy and choose public candidate with conscience

Peoples Dispatch
May 11, 2019
Portuguese Assembly
Portugal

Portuguese activists call on MPs to ensure right to housing

As discussions continue on a new Basic Housing Law, 22 organizations appealed to the legislators to mandate provision for immediate temporary residence for the tenants during the time of any unavoidable eviction procedures

Peoples Dispatch
May 10, 2019
Chelsea Manning released after 62 days of being held for contempt
United States

Chelsea Manning released after 62 days of being held for contempt

Manning was released after the 62-day term of the grand jury expired. She has been summoned again to testify against Assange.

Peoples Dispatch
May 10, 2019