Chileans erupt in anger as president justifies 1973 coup
The president was flayed for blaming Salvador Allende for the coup and for ignoring the brutal oppression and human rights violations in its aftermath
In Costa Rica, indefinite strike by workers greets govt. proposal for financial ‘reform’
Trade unions and social movements across Costa Rica organized a grand national march on September 12, protesting tax hikes and spending cuts proposed by President Carlos Alvarado.
Fabián Tomasi, who exposed the toxic nature of Argentine agribusiness, dies
Tomasi suffered from a serious illness due to his exposure to pesticides and despite his physical pain, raised his voice to denounce the multimillionaire agribusiness companies responsible
India’s Supreme Court strikes down law criminalizing homosexuality
The judgement calls the law “irrational , indefensible and arbitrary,” and added “ majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights.”
Indian forces kills one civilian, injure seven in Kashmir
The incident comes in the aftermath of catch and search operations in 10 villages in south Kashmir
Electoral tribunal bars Lula’s candidacy; Workers’ Party vows to appeal decision
The tribunal ruled by a majority of 6-1, just weeks after UN Human Rights Council asked the state to ensure Lula could exercise his political rights
More than 11 million Colombians vote against corruption
The massive turnout in Sunday’s popular consultation is considered a victory by activists though the quorum to send its provisions to Parliament was not met
Saudi-UAE alliance kills 26 fleeing citizens in Yemen, including 22 children
The relatives of the victims had died in another attack the day before.