Assassination of social activists continues in Colombia despite lockdown
Colombia

Assassination of social activists continues in Colombia despite lockdown

According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), 115 environmentalists, human rights defenders, Indigenous, peasant and social leaders, and more than 20 former combatants of the FARC guerrilla group have been killed so far this year

Tanya Wadhwa
June 3, 2020
One year after taking charge, Nayib Bukele faces severe criticism for handling of COVID-19
El Salvador

One year after taking charge, Nayib Bukele faces severe criticism for handling of COVID-19

Salvadoran president’s first year in office has been marked by political tensions, militarization and false promises. However, his failures in handling COVID-19 are bringing more people on to the streets

Zoe , Zoe Alexandra and Tanya Wadhwa
June 2, 2020
Argentinians hold a virtual mobilization to demand abortion rights
Argentina

Argentinians hold a virtual mobilization to demand abortion rights

The National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and Free Abortion, gave the call for the demonstration on the occasion of its fifteenth anniversary

Tanya Wadhwa
May 29, 2020
Bolivians continue their struggle against the coup regime
Bolivia

Bolivians continue their struggle against the coup regime

Since May 11, thousands of Bolivians have been mobilizing, against hunger and to demand the resignation of self-appointed president Jeanine Áñez and for democratic elections in the country

Tanya Wadhwa
May 22, 2020
Ecuadorians vow to resist Moreno’s latest neoliberal economic measures
Ecuador

Ecuadorians vow to resist Moreno’s latest neoliberal economic measures

The national government announced that it will shut 10 public companies, withdraw subsidy on diesel and petrol, and reduce public sector workers’ salaries by 25%

Tanya Wadhwa
May 21, 2020
Due to US coercive measures, DirecTV’s operations suspended in Venezuela
Venezuela

Due to US coercive measures, DirecTV’s operations suspended in Venezuela

The transmission of more than 300 TV and radio channels has been suspended, affecting the right to information of millions of Venezuelans

Tanya Wadhwa
May 20, 2020
Bolivian coup regime deploys military to suppress anti-government protests
Bolivia

Bolivian coup regime deploys military to suppress anti-government protests

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has condemned the interim government for the dictatorial measure

Tanya Wadhwa
May 13, 2020
Political tensions rise in Bolivia over the new election law
Bolivia

Political tensions rise in Bolivia over the new election law

The coup-installed regime in Bolivia rejects the 2020 General Elections Postponement Law, which establishes a maximum period of 90 days to hold the elections in the country

Tanya Wadhwa
May 6, 2020