This Saturday, thousands of Colombians took to the streets of Bogotá and 17 other cities across the country to express their opposition to the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro. The day of protest, organized by social organizations and opposition parties,...
Tumultuous Weekend for Israelis as Protests Intensify Over Hostage Crisis
Israel is in turmoil as protests and labor strikes escalate in response to the ongoing hostage crisis with Hamas. The discovery of six Israeli hostages killed in Gaza has fueled national outrage, with citizens demanding action from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu....
Venezuelan Citizens Protest Against Maduro in Aruba
Oranjestad, Aruba — Over the weekend, Venezuelan citizens living in Aruba took to the streets in protest against President Nicolas Maduro's refusal to accept defeat in the recent elections held on July 28th. The protest was part of a series of demonstrations by...
Bangladesh Erupts in Violence as Anti-Government Protests Turn Deadly
At least 90 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday as clashes between police and anti-government protesters escalated. The unrest follows a civil disobedience campaign initiated by student leaders demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. The protests,...
Protests Erupt in Venezuela Amid Controversy Over Maduro’s Victory
Protests erupted across Venezuela on Monday after the country’s electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election, amid widespread accusations of electoral fraud. In the capital, Caracas, security forces deployed tear gas to disperse...
Extinction Rebellion Protest Delays Final Round of KLM Open
The fourth and final round of the KLM Open in Badhoevedorp faced delays on Sunday due to a protest by Extinction Rebellion (XR). Activists blocked access to The International golf club, the venue for the Netherlands' premier golf tournament, in a demonstration against...
UvA Campuses Closed Following Violent Protests
In response to violent protests on Monday, the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has decided to close all campuses on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Board of Directors (CvB) stated that it currently "cannot take responsibility for the safety" of those present at UvA...
Aruban Citizens Protest Government Protocol on King’s Day, Urging Action on Environmental Crisis
On Saturday, April 27th, amidst the festive atmosphere of King's Day in Aruba, a group of concerned citizens took to the streets to protest against the government's protocol. Their message was clear: prioritize nature, halt hotel construction, and take urgent action...
Massive Protests Erupt Across Colombia Against President Petro’s Reforms.
Tens of thousands of Colombians flooded the streets of several cities to voice their opposition to President Gustavo Petro's proposed social reform agenda, marking one of the largest demonstrations against his government since he took office in 2022. The protests,...
Unrest in Israel: Labor Strikes and Potential Escalation in Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel - April 2, 2024 - Israel faces a confluence of challenges as labor strikes disrupt daily life and tensions rise along the Gaza border. High school students continue their week-long strike in solidarity with teachers locked in a heated contract...