A look at the most damning aspects of the Trump administration’s “immigration control”
United States

A look at the most damning aspects of the Trump administration’s “immigration control”

From scorched earth to profiteering rackets to sexual abuse by prison guards, the Trump administration’s immigration control has shed all pretense of humanity on part of the US

Peoples Dispatch
July 15, 2019
researchers' protest Hungary
Hungary

Right-wing government in Hungary tightens grip over research institutes amid widespread protests

With a new legislation, prime minister Viktor Orbán intends to control a network of autonomous research institutes that were hitherto administered by the country’s premier science research academy

Peoples Dispatch
July 15, 2019
Uber Ola Protest
India

Uber and Ola drivers in India threaten massive agitation if their demands are not met

On July 10, tens of thousands of drivers staged demonstrations across the country, demanding a grant of city taxi permit, safety measures and curtailment in commissions charged by the companies

Peoples Dispatch
July 15, 2019
Death of key witness in Berta Cáceres case: a plot to erase evidence?
Honduras

Death of key witness in Berta Cáceres case: a plot to erase evidence?

COPINH has evidence connecting the slain Olvin Gustavo García Mejía and DESA president David Castillo who is soon to face legal proceedings in the Berta Cáceres murder case

Peoples Dispatch
July 14, 2019
“Funds for votes”: Brazil’s lower house passes pension overhaul in first-round vote
Brazil

“Funds for votes”: Brazil’s lower house passes pension overhaul in first-round vote

Federal representatives deliberate on controversial bill amid protests and political instability

Peoples Dispatch
July 13, 2019
Workers of Walmart Chile carried out largest private sector strike in years
Chile

Workers of Walmart Chile carried out largest private sector strike in years

Due to the strike, about 130 stores of various supermarket chains owned by the company remained closed, while more than 100 operated for half day.

Peoples Dispatch
July 12, 2019
Chilean teachers vote to continue the strike
Chile

Chilean teachers vote to continue the strike

The president of the teachers union said that a national assembly will be held to define the action plan for the next stage of their movement.

Peoples Dispatch
July 12, 2019
“Raids on Indian rights group smack of political vendetta”
India

“Raids on Indian rights group smack of political vendetta”

The organization, Lawyers Collective, has been critical of the right-wing government of Bharatiya Janata Party and has been in the forefront of human rights advocacy in India

Peoples Dispatch
July 12, 2019