Anti-government protests continue in Peru despite heavy repression
Protests have once again erupted in Peru against the government of Dina Boluarte with the spark of the latest wave being the reform of the controversial pension system in the country.
Colombia approves pension reform
Colombian President Gustavo Petro celebrated the approval of the reform that seeks to increase pension coverage and bonuses for retirees.
Panamanian government declares state of emergency in Bocas del Toro and cuts internet amid national strike
The government’s decision was allegedly made to respond to alleged looting. However, striking workers affirm that looting is an excuse by the government to increase repression.
Colombians mobilize in support of pension reform and against “institutional” coup that would seek to remove Gustavo Petro
The President of Colombia had alerted last week that the opposition seeks to remove him from office in a legal maneuver and replace him with the head of the legislature
Petro’s Pension Reform passes in Colombia’s House of Representatives
The approval of the progressive pension reform was celebrated by the Colombian president as an “important social conquest”
Uruguayan workers stage strike against pension reform
The reform raises the retirement age, eliminates early retirement benefits, and reduces pensions for widows and people with disabilities. This is the third big strike in six months
Uruguayans march against President Lacalle Pou’s pension reform
The union leaders have urged the national government to call for a national dialogue to address the concerns raised by the majority of the Uruguayan working class
Resistance to pension reform in France intensifies
Trade unions and left groups in France have escalated protests against the unpopular pension reforms which were passed recently by the government
A message from France: We don’t want pension reform!
Major trade unions, leftist political parties, and youth groups in France have united to fight against the Macron government’s controversial pension reforms that will increase the retirement age from 62 to 64
Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform is a health hazard
Workers from all sectors in France held a day of mobilizations against President Macron’s proposal of a pension reform on January 19. Health collectives are joining the initiative
Uruguayans mobilize against President Luis Lacalle Pou’s pension reform
The pension reform presented by the Lacalle Pou administration raises the retirement age and attacks early retirement benefits, among other modifications
Chilean President Gabriel Boric presents bill to reform country’s private pension system
President Gabriel Boric criticized the fact that 72% of pensions in Chile are below the minimum wage and one in four retirees receives an amount that is below the poverty line, while Pension Fund Administrators make tremendous profits
- 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
