29/10 – Mass Uprising against Austerity and Corruption forces Lebanon Prime Minister and Cabinet to Resign

Published on Tuesday, October 29, 2019
by Common Dreams

“This is in response to the will and demand of the thousands of Lebanese demanding change,” Saad Hariri said in a televised address.
by
Jake Johnson, staff writer

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced Tuesday that he and his entire cabinet will resign amid mass protests against austerity and … Läs mer “29/10 – Mass Uprising against Austerity and Corruption forces Lebanon Prime Minister and Cabinet to Resign”

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29/10 – Eoin Higgins, staff writer “We Can’t Remain Indifferent”: Chile Trade Unions Call for General Strike in Support of Student-Led Uprising

Published on Monday, October 21, 2019
by Common Dreams

by Eoin Higgins, staff writer

“Something’s not right with this country and 14-year-olds were the first ones to say so—now it’s workers’ turn to say enough is enough.”

As protests against the Chilean government continued Monday, trade unions across the South American country called for a general strike to … Läs mer “29/10 – Eoin Higgins, staff writer “We Can’t Remain Indifferent”: Chile Trade Unions Call for General Strike in Support of Student-Led Uprising”

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29/10 – Four Keys to Understanding Evo’s Bolivia for 2019-2025

By Katu Arkonada on October 26, 2019

Photo: Ueslel Marcelino

How is it possible that there are doubts about the continuity of the President responsible for the political and economic stability in the country with the largest growth rate in the region?

Let’s try to answer to this question by giving not one but several attempts.

Election Process. … Läs mer “29/10 – Four Keys to Understanding Evo’s Bolivia for 2019-2025”

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29/10 – Argentina: Progressive Fernandez Wins Presidency, Defeats Macri

Resumen Latinoamericano English Edition, October 28, 2019

With almost 90 percent of votes counted, Argentinian opposition progressive ticket Alberto Fernandez and Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner have won over right-wing incumbent President Mauricio Macri with 47,75 over 40,76 percent respectively in Sunday’s general elections.

As the candidates needed 45 percent of the vote or 40 percent with a 10-point … Läs mer “29/10 – Argentina: Progressive Fernandez Wins Presidency, Defeats Macri”

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