José Jerí: Peru’s eighth president in a decade
The controversial, right-wing Jerí takes office amid a profound economic, political, and security crisis in the Andean country
Peru’s Congress ousts de facto president Dina Boluarte amid mass protests
Activists in Peru warn that the Congress is just as responsible for the crisis facing the country marked by an increase in crime, precarity, and corruption
22 killed in massacre in Guayaquil, Ecuador
At least 22 people were massacred in Guayaquil. The government promises pardons for the police and military and claims that the surge in violence is due to the upcoming presidential elections.
Milei exploits tragedy to attack Kicillof while facing criticism for state cuts and crypto scandal
After the tragic death of a young girl in a robbery, Milei took the opportunity to ask for the resignation of the Governor of Buenos Aires and key opposition figure, Axel Kicillof.
Protests against Tory police bill continue in the UK
Progressive sections in the UK reiterated their opposition to the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill proposed by the Tory government
Massive rally in London by progressives declares Tories are unfit to govern
Asserting that the Tories are unfit to govern the country, the protesters condemned the government’s bid to enact draconian laws intended to block protests. The call for the mobilization was given by the People’s Assembly Against Austerity
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
