Tag: Constituent Assembly

Honduras: A Coup in the Making

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Saheli Chowdhury

Another coup in the making in Honduras?

The president of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, created a stir when she recently called out a coup in the making against her government. On April 22, the president decried that her government is the victim of “a conspiracy in the making,” which is being plotted by the very same people who had carried out the coup against ex-President Manuel Zelaya in 2009.

Honduras: A Coup in the Making

Thousands of people take over Arequipa & Andahuaylas airports in Peru

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Thousands of people have taken over the Arequipa airport in southern Peru on Monday, sparking a confrontation with security forces that has resulted in at least four injured, according to initial reports by local media.

Thousands of people take over Arequipa airport in Peru

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At 36, World’s Youngest Leader Boric Electrifies UN Assembly

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At 36, World’s Youngest Leader Boric Electrifies UN Assembly

The Chilean president called on leaders to avoid turning a blind eye to human rights violations around the world, from Iran to Venezuela and Nicaragua. He also made a staunch defense of Ukraine, criticizing Russia’s “unjust” invasion of that country.

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Chile’s Boric Is Becoming More Right Wing by the Day

Chilean president Gabriel Boric was hailed as a leftist leader. In fact, his administration has joined the U.S. in condemning Latin America’s revolutionary leaders, and voters rejected his proposed constitutional changes, with 62% opposed. Boric is a reformer who acts in league with right wing forces.

WATCH: Chilean President Boric Urges Solidarity for Palestine during UN Speech

US Secretary of State to visit Chile in early October and meet with president Boric

It’s interesting, to me, that he brings up human rights violations in nations that are the US’ boogeymen. I’ll give him credit for standing up for Palestinians, at least.