Peruvian agricultural sector calls for a national strike on May 13
The agricultural sector demands measures to defend national production against subsidized imports, withdrawal of a water privatization law and better budget for the development of agricultural sector
“I don’t vote for garbage, I choose dignity”: Guatemalans conclude 8 day march
The protesters urged the Guatemalan population to participate in the upcoming presidential elections, support democracy and choose public candidate with conscience
Portuguese activists call on MPs to ensure right to housing
As discussions continue on a new Basic Housing Law, 22 organizations appealed to the legislators to mandate provision for immediate temporary residence for the tenants during the time of any unavoidable eviction procedures
Chelsea Manning released after 62 days of being held for contempt
Manning was released after the 62-day term of the grand jury expired. She has been summoned again to testify against Assange.
Riot Games employees stage walkout over forced arbitration in sexual discrimination cases
Reports of rampant sexism at Riot began surfacing in late 2018 when a number of employees came forward, alleging that the company fostered a culture of casual misogyny and harassment.
Oregon teachers stage walkout demanding funding hike and smaller classrooms
The Oregon Education Association demanded the immediate enactment of Bill 3427 or the Student Success Act, which would invest USD 2 billion in Oregon schools
Authorities cut power at Venezuelan embassy in Washington D.C.
Activists inside the embassy pointed out that the US is employing similar tactics to suppress the Embassy Protection Collective as it uses against Venezuela
Shack-dwellers movement boycotts the ANC and pledges vote to SRWP
Citing police brutality, arrests and assassinations they have been subjected to by the ANC government, the movement has concluded that voting ANC “is like digging our own graves.”