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Argentina: Labor protest scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires on October 14 14 Oct 2020 | 12:17 PM UTC Labor protest scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires on October … The government sent a, of ministers to listen to the protestors. took place across several cities in Argentina on Monday. Muñoz Ledo is one of the founders of the Party of the Democratic Revolution. He also. The officers shot at least seven times at the car, injuring the victim. Fernández insisted that the massive protests would not change his policy in addressing the coronavirus pandemic or the economic crisis, : The Indigenous communities of the departments of Nariño and Cauca, to the city of Cali on Monday in a national “Minga” to request a meeting with President Iván Duque. October 26, 2020 Washington has proven that it is willing to make people suffer, and even starve, if governments don’t acquiesce to normalization with Israel, writes As`ad AbuKhalil. ARGENTINA: Massive anti-government protests took place across several cities in Argentina on Monday. 2 October 2020. The spontaneous gathering responded to the hashtag *12O (12 October) and in Buenos Aires City protestors flocked on foot and in cars to the obelisk in an impressive outburst, according to drone pictures, many with banners protesting the quarantine, insecurity, loss of economic activity and jobs, corruption, trampling of the constitution and individual freedoms. President Fernández monitored the protests from the presidential residence in Buenos Aires. October 26, 2020 Editor Leave a comment. Protestors rallied against government coronavirus measures, judicial reform and the removal of three judges that were investigating former President Cristina Kirchner. Now cases are exploding. ” with the country moving towards a dictatorship. He pointed out that it was important for both countries to work together to find solutions to the problems occurring at the countries’ border. Argentina's Diego Maradona, one of the world's greatest ever soccer players, was buried on Thursday amid a global outpouring of grief from the streets of Buenos Aires to Naples in Italy. The final presidential debate is still scheduled for next week on October 22. He pointed out that it was important for both countries to work together to find solutions to the problems occurring at the countries’ border. October 06, 2020 Global Finance presents its 27th annual listing of the best banks globally, regionally and in more than 150 countries. 16 October 2020, 00:00 UTC One year on from the start of mass protests in Lebanon, the authorities have not only failed to address people’s legitimate demands for their social and economic rights, but have also increasingly resorted to repressing the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, said Amnesty International today. Thousands in Argentina took to the streets on Monday to protest against the country’s socialist government, currently presiding over one of the world’s most severe economic crises, worsened by strict lockdown measures. Argentine President Alberto Fernández in September of this year. 4. The first two mobile hospitals that arrived in July, although installed, have not been put to use yet due to several mechanical breakdowns. HONDURAS: Honduras received two mobile hospitals from Turkey to treat COVID-19 patients in Choluteca and Santa Rosa de Copán, in the south and east of the country. COVID-19 pandemic: The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 passes 35 million worldwide. The victim was traveling in a car with four underage passengers and two adults who refused to stop at a transit checkpoint. Thousands of Argentines flying the national colors on Monday took to the streets across the country's main cities to protest against the government of President Alberto Fernandez and his policies, which after over 200 days of quarantine/isolation have been unable to contain the pandemic, left the economy in shatters and threaten democratic institutions. Argentina protests: Thousands takes part in mass demonstrations to condemn violence against women. Alejandro Fuentes, president of the Association of Agricultural Producers' Guilds of Peru (AGAP) told FreshFruitPortal.com the problem arose in part because some companies do not comply with the Agrarian Promotion Law. ARGENTINA: Massive anti-government protests took place across several cities in Argentina on Monday. URUGUAY: Four officers were removed from their posts on Monday after shooting a 16-year-old teenager. Nov 27 2020 The Polish authorities are using a raft of heavy-handed measures to crack down on peaceful protests against a constitutional ruling which severely restricts access to abortion in Poland. Your email address will not be published. : President Martín Vizcarra denied on Monday newly revealed, of corruption during his governorship of Moquegua. This year’s winners are hoping their investment in new technology helps them weather the Covid-19 crisis. of three judges that were investigating former President Cristina Kirchner. She is linked to nine different corruption cases during her time as president, and serves as the current vice-president of President Alberto Fernández. Protestors rallied against government coronavirus measures, judicial reform and the removal of three judges that were investigating former President Cristina Kirchner. According to an anonymous witness working with prosecutors, Vizcarra received $280,000 in payoffs from a construction company working on a public infrastructure project before he became president. Monday marked the eighth demonstration against the Fernández administration since the national quarantine began. Monday marked the eighth demonstration against the Fernández administration since the national quarantine began. Indigenous leaders hope to discuss the “extermination” of their communities and the centralization of power. Mauricio Saavedra. Vizcarra credits his successful fight against a “construction club” of corruption with links to the government as the reason for the accusations. Health care workers stage strikes, protests in Chile and Argentina. But government will not remain paralyzed: they are organizing a major display of supporters and militancy for October 17, which is a sacred day for the Argentine labor movement and their icon ex president Juan Domingo Peron. 11 Dec 2020 Senator Feliciano Valencia called the Indigenous situation “critical” with the country moving towards a dictatorship. Protests are common in Argentina, where labor unions battle for wage hikes in line with fast-rising consumer prices. Massive protest planned across Argentina..... also known as a super-spreader event! Vizcarra credits his successful fight against a “construction club” of corruption with links to the government as the reason for the accusations. The presidential tweet included the hashtag *ArgentinaUnida. He also applauded the attitude of Joseph Ciancialli, his Haitian counterpart, who recognized the problems caused by undocumented migration. Over the past couple of days, several women have shared their testimonies and accused Muñoz Ledo of sexual harassment. Protesters rallied against government coronavirus measures, judicial reform and the removal of three judges that were investigating former President Cristina Kirchner. Last week, Bishop Eduardo Taussig released a letter to the faithful, trying to calm down the situation after […] But besides these minor incidents the rally convened and disbanded peacefully, and most probably will be holding further “banderazos” (flag waving protests). Over the past couple of days, several women have shared their testimonies and accused Muñoz Ledo of sexual harassment. Argentina, afectada por una recesión desde el año 2018, ha endurecido controles para el acceso a divisas y mantiene negociaciones con acreedores extranjeros además del Fondo ... October 10, 2020. The stupidity of people never fails to surprise me. The protests with flags was repeated all over the country with residents of each major city emphasizing or complaining about their plight, but the trampling of the constitution and individual freedoms was high in the list. This has infuriated most participants in the demonstrations who are convinced that Cristina Fernandez is determined with her party's majority in the Senate, to make the necessary changes in the Judicial branch to ensure all corruption cases against her and her children are annulled or thrown out. October 30, 2020 | 1:39pm Enlarge Image People take part in a protest against the ruling by Poland's Constitutional Tribunal that imposes a near-total ban on abortion, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Required fields are marked *. Get our news on your inbox! COLOMBIA: The Indigenous communities of the departments of Nariño and Cauca marched to the city of Cali on Monday in a national “Minga” to request a meeting with President Iván Duque. Civil society organizations criticized the purchase for the exorbitant price of $48 million for the two mobile ships, leaving Invest-H’s ex-executive director Marco Bográn investigated for corruption. Dominican Director of Migration Enrique García stated that the conversation should lead to a bilateral agreement. The spontaneous gathering responded to the hashtag *12O (12 October) and in Buenos Aires City protestors flocked on foot and in cars to the obelisk in an impressive outburst, according to drone pictures, many with banners protesting the quarantine, insecurity, loss of economic activity and jobs, corruption, trampling of the constitution and individual freedoms. Angolan police fired live bullets and tear gas at youth protesting against poor living conditions on Wednesday, according to AFP reporters at the scene, the latest crackdown on a surge of anti-government demonstrations in recent weeks. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC/HAITI: Migration officials from the Dominican Republic and Haiti met to initiate conversations on the large number of undocumented Haitians migrating and smuggling goods to the Dominican Republic. Indigenous leaders hope to discuss the “extermination” of their communities and the centralization of power. Photo courtesy of Casa Rosada (Argentina Presidency of the Nation) via Wikimedia Commons. President Fernandez said that dissenting with government is part of democracy, demonstrating even with the risk of the pandemic also, but “promoting a protest at the home of a person only increases the gap and damages democratic coexistence” . October 5. Government claimed the protests were organized by the opposition and accused some of the leaders of been inspired in hate and even worse promoting contagion, by ignoring pandemic measures such as face masks and social distancing. Muñoz Ledo is one of the founders of the Party of the Democratic Revolution. In effect, Alberto Fernandez is formally the president, but real power and the most important decisions rest on vice-president Cristina Kirchner and her think tank Patria (Fatherland). MEXICO: A group of women activists accusing political leader Porfirio Muñoz Ledo of sexual abuse took their protests to Morena’s headquarters, in Mexico City. Media Options. Inflation at the end of last year was 47.6 percent, a 27-year high. Protestors rallied against government coronavirus measures, judicial reform and the. En las noticias: Mendoza, Argentina, Protest against president Alberto Fernandez 12 Oct 2020 - October 2020 Last Updated: 31st October, 2020 06:18 IST Protests In Argentina Against Violent Squat Evictions Argentineans marched Friday toward Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires to protest against a violent police eviction o of hundreds of families from a land invasion south of the capital Share this ... Related. There have been widespread protests in Peru over recent weeks sparked after the removal of President Martín Vizcarra, beginning on Nov. 9 2020. Headlines October 05, 2020. On 6 October, thousands of Indonesians protest in industrial areas around Jakarta including Tangerang and Karawang and on Batam. According to an anonymous witness working with prosecutors, Vizcarra received. 13 Oct 2020 36. October 13, 2020 By Staff TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA ARGENTINA: Massive anti-government protests took place across several cities in Argentina on Monday. Fernández insisted that the massive protests would not change his policy in addressing the coronavirus pandemic or the economic crisis. Post navigation. Area Keymasters: Mendoza, Argentina, Protest against president Alberto Fernandez 12 Oct 2020 - October 2020 Last Friday president Alberto Fernandez announced the extension of “preventive isolation” measures for another two weeks, precisely when the coronavirus cases are peaking in contagion numbers and death toll, despite the many months of a strict lockdown. Argentina abortion bill heads to Congress vote as protests build Joe Biden should be barred from receiving communion over abortion: bishop Rage and hope fuel women's revolt over abortion in … She is linked to nine different corruption cases during her time as president, and serves as the current vice-president … Thousands have joined anti-government protests in Argentina as confirmed coronavirus infections continue to rise, passing 900,000 on Monday. CNA Staff, Nov 3, 2020 / 06:00 pm MT ().-Demonstrators this weekend protested the Vatican-ordered closure of Mary Mother of God Seminary in San Rafael, Argentina. She is linked to nine different corruption cases during her time as president, and serves as the current vice-president of President Alberto Fernández. The legislator denied these accusations and instead blamed his opponent for provoking and spreading lies about him. Indigenous organizers warned the peaceful march would continue to Bogotá if President Duque did not attend the meeting. On several occasions the different approaches have been exposed, with the president having to back step. Dominican Director of Migration Enrique García stated that the conversation should lead to a bilateral agreement. The previous protests were held between the months of June and September. The legislator denied these accusations and instead blamed his opponent for provoking and spreading lies about him. Suscribe, Government claimed the protests were organized by the opposition and accused some of the leaders of been inspired in hate and even worse promoting contagion. accusing political leader Porfirio Muñoz Ledo of sexual abuse took their protests to Morena’s headquarters, in Mexico City. The October 2020 protest wave ... 21 October, that included a protest by indigenous groups. Picture taken October 17, 2020. The previous protests were held between the months of June and September. Massive protests breakout in Kyrgyzstan following accusations that the October 2020 parliamentary election was "unfair". CNA Staff, Nov 3, 2020 / 06:00 pm (CNA).- Demonstrators this weekend protested the Vatican-ordered closure of Mary Mother of God Seminary in San Rafael, Argentina… Argentina Abortion Bill Heads to Congress Vote as Protests Build. Costa Rica faced continued protests on Monday, ... Argentina faced large protests on 12 October and more are likely as the currency crashes and gas and electricity prices rise on consumers. ... McConnell vowed to move forward with Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Trump nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on October ... Brazil and Argentina. President Fernández, from the presidential residence in Buenos Aires. Senator Feliciano Valencia called the Indigenous situation “. The government sent a delegation of ministers to listen to the protestors. Muñoz Ledo claims he is the rightful head of the political party, and that he is a “family man” who has always stood by women. 06/01/2020 - 19:23 cet Grupos de estudiantes intentan boicotear la prueba que permite el acceso a las universidades públicas y privadas Desigualdad y descontento social en América Latina This is the fourth/fifth protest in which Argentines take to the streets with flags to show their support for the republic and no specific political party, and basically to complain the dual presidency ruling the country. Read more → in payoffs from a construction company working on a public infrastructure project before he became president. Poland: crackdown on Women’s Strike protests continues unabated. Argentina: Nationwide anti-government protests reported October 10 11 Oct 2019 | 08:29 AM UTC Citizens hold nationwide anti-government protests days before presidential elections; further protests … Nov 08th, 2020 - 09:09 pm 0 A spokesman for the ruling party told Reuters a debate of almost 30 hours was expected in the lower house, meaning that the bill - which could undergo modifications to achieve broad consensus - would be likely to face a … Muñoz Ledo claims he is the rightful head of the political party, and that he is a “family man” who has always stood by women. The two hospitals are part of the seven hospitals that Strategic Investment of Honduras (Invest-H) bought. PERU: President Martín Vizcarra denied on Monday newly revealed allegations of corruption during his governorship of Moquegua. On 5 October, 2020, Indonesia has passed a law on job creation that will weaken environmental protections and workers’ rights in an attempt to boost the economy hit hard by the Wuhan pneumonia pandemic. No weapons were found in the car, and authorities are investigating the incident. Indigenous organizers warned the peaceful march would continue to Bogotá if President Duque did not attend the meeting. 2:54. Montevideo, December 14th 2020 - 11:09 UTC. There were two weak points in the demonstrations when some convened in front of Cristina Fernandez home in Buenos Aires City and outside the presidential residence in Olivos, This gave foot to claim the protests were organized by the opposition, and in Olivos security forces formed a barrier between demonstrators with flags and banging pots and pans, and a group of most probably contracted militants who said they had come to defend the government of president Fernandez. Updated October 27, 2020… the attitude of Joseph Ciancialli, his Haitian counterpart, who recognized the problems caused by undocumented migration. Protests Continue in Dominican Republic After Election Postponement, Cuba Cuts 500,000 State Jobs; Plans to Reduce Private Business Restrictions, Mexico Identifies Remains of One Missing Student, Colombian former rebel rejects Congress seat to protest unfulfilled peace process, Christopher Columbus Monument Removed in Mexico City Ahead of Día de la Raza, Indigenous Leader and Wife Assassinated In Colombia. A number of demonstrations have taken place in … Argentina lower house approves landmark bill to legalise abortion Backed by President Fernandez, bill was approved 131-117 with the draft law now moving up to the Senate. 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