Mexico holds its first-ever election of judges
2,681 judges were elected in an election where nearly 13 million people voted. Despite criticism, the president declared that the elections of judges were an absolute success.
“Without science there is no future”: Thousands of Argentine scientists protest Milei’s neoliberal adjustment
The mobilizations that took place all over the country denounced the reduction of the budget for scientific research, which resulted in the loss of jobs and the penalization of projects.
Colombians are on strike against the ruling class boycott of the labor reform referendum
The popular consultation would ask Colombians about a labor reform bill that Petro’s government has been trying to promote for months, which has been boycotted on several occasions. The Senate itself blocked the popular consultation.
Daniel Noboa takes office for a new presidential term
In his presidential inauguration speech, Noboa promised a positive and radical transformation of the country but did not provide details on how that would be accomplished.
Chavismo sweeps regional and legislative elections in Venezuela
Venezuela’s National Electoral Council reported that the Chavista electoral alliance achieved a major victory in Sunday’s elections of national legislators and local officials
Venezuela heads to the polls amid divided opposition and united Chavismo
Venezuelans head to elections on May 25. A united Chavismo will face a divided opposition, amidst accusations of an alleged violent plan to boycott the elections.
Arrest of leading Salvadoran human rights defender Ruth López sparks mass outrage
The arrest came after Bukele proposed a Foreign Agents Law to tax NGOs operating in El Salvador.
Two advisors of Mexico City’s Head of Government Clara Brugada were murdered in Mexico City
The murdered are Ximena Guzmán and José Muñoz, very close collaborators of the Head of Government, Clara Brugada. The country’s presidency has offered its full support to the investigations.