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Jamal Barajaa, the Secretary General of the Democratic Path Party Moroccan police interrogate left leaders for opposing normalization with Israel

Morocco is one of four Arab states that signed the Abraham Accords with Israel, and has for the last several years cracked down on pro-Palestinian activists.

VC Defensa press conference “We are not afraid”: Organizers in California vow to continue community defense after federal raids

Federal raids on immigrant rights organizers in Ventura County sparked protests and calls for broader mobilization against ICE and DHS operations.

19 killed by Philippine army, including two US citizens

At least 19 people were killed and hundreds displaced when the Armed Forces of the Philippines launched an operation against alleged members of the New People’s Army in its Negros Occidental province.

National Electoral Council of Ecuador (CNE) “A setback for democracy”: Two more opposition parties banned in Ecuador

A few months before the local elections, the electoral authority decided to ban two opposition parties, adding to the suspension of Ecuador’s largest opposition party. Several critics claim that this is part of a series of decisions aimed at benefiting Daniel Noboa’s right-wing government.

Julius Malema EFF Julius Malema is latest target of the Trump-backed white supremacist lobby in South Africa

While the ruling ANC condemned the campaign against Malema by the “grandchildren of Apartheid”, its ruling coalition partner has welcomed the sentence, in a case by a far-right lobby which concocted the narrative of “White Genocide” that Trump used against South Africa.

Swazi embassy Pretoria Swazi political organizers and activists face wave of state repression

Pro-democracy activists in Swaziland have accused the state of targeting leaders with fabricated charges in an effort to silence dissent.

Peru's electoral authority The left and far right fight vote by vote for Peru runoff

Based on the initial vote counts, it seemed that the Peruvian presidency would be contested between the Fujimori-aligned right and the ultra-conservative López Aliaga, but as votes from rural and impoverished areas came in, the left-wing candidate entered the race.

Protests against manipulation of voter roles ahead of elections in India Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections

The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country’s eastern state of West Bengal.

Coup leaders Admiral Massera and General Videla. Argentina, 50 years after its darkest night

Half a century after the dictatorship began, the economic course of Javier Milei’s government continues along the same path set by the military regime.

Presidential candidates in debate Peru breaks records: 35 candidates will seek office of president

The elections will take place on April 12 amid a chronic political crisis. The gap between the frontrunners and the trailing candidates is so narrow that the outcome is unpredictable.

Vigil for Vigário Luís Balanta in Guinea-Bissau Political activist in Guinea-Bissau found beaten to death

Vigário Luís Balanta was widely known for his political organizing and outspoken opposition to the regime in Guinea-Bissau, which has been accused of staging a coup to maintain the existing status quo after losing an election.

Thiago Avila Global Sumud Flotilla (1) Thiago Ávila, coordinator of Global Sumud Flotilla, deported from Argentina

According to Ávila’s account, the ban on his entry came from the highest levels of the government of Javier Milei, a staunch ally of Israel and the United States.