Puerto Rico contends with two storms: Fiona and colonialism
The island’s recovery from the mid-September storm has been afflicted by the reality of 500 years of colonialism, according to activist
Majority of Puerto Rico still without power after Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona has exacerbated the situation in Puerto Rico, which is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Maria, which destroyed the power grid and killed more than 3,000 people in 2017
Puerto Ricans demand cancellation of contract with LUMA Energy
Protesters denounce increased power outages, while power prices have risen several times since LUMA began operating Puerto Rico’s electricity system
Daily Round-Up | Pakistan under threat of severe health risks, WHO warns & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of the floods in Pakistan, poverty in the UK, protests in Puerto Rico and the rising popularity of unions in the US
Puerto Ricans demand cancellation of contract with Canadian-American energy company LUMA
Protesters have condemned that power outages have increased, while prices have gone up since LUMA began operating Puerto Rico’s electricity transmission and distribution system in June 2020
Puerto Ricans resist austerity measures and corporate corruption
5 years after PROMESA was signed into law which established the control of the Fiscal Control Board over the island’s economy, conditions in Puerto Rico are worse than ever before
- Israeli tourists attack vigil in Cusco in support of Palestine
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- German authorities’ crackdown on Palestine Conference sparks widespread outrage
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- Argentine unions call another general strike for May 9
