(2022-04-06). Peruvian government deploys army, locks down Lima, then rescinds order as cost-of-living protests swell. wsws.org The growing protests in Peru are the latest expression of a global wave of social protest over spiraling prices exacerbated by the war between the US/NATO and Russia in Ukraine…
(2022-04-06). Venezuela Pursues Investigation into Death of 4 Yanomamis in Amazonas. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Public Ministry (MP) advanced in its investigation to determine the facts and punish those responsible for the death of four Yanomami indigenous people in the state of Amazonas. | On March 20, four indigenous people of the Yanomami ethnic group died, and another one was injured, in a confrontation with Venezuelan aviation soldiers after—as confirmed by the governor of Amazonas, Miguel Rodríguez—the military personel refused to share internet access and a confrontation ensued. | "There was a confrontation between Yanomami brothers and colleagues from the aviation component stationed in Pari…
(2022-04-06). CANTV Investigates Irregular Internet Service Charges—Orinoco Tribune Affected. orinocotribune.com The National Telephone Company of Venezuela (CANTV) is conducting an investigation into irregular service charges to clients of the state-owned Telecom company. They invite users to report irregularities. | During the first quarter of 2022, CANTV carried out 447 investigations against company workers for allegedly receiving irregular payments for their work, such as repair of breakdowns, changes in ABA (broadband service) plans, phone landline changes, and changes in the names of account holders. | Due to these procedures, CANTV took punitive measures against 52 company workers, whom they were able to identify th…
(2022-04-06). Progressive presidential ticket Petro-Márquez receives death threats in Colombia. peoplesdispatch.org In addition to the presidential candidate Gustavo Petro and the vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez, 18 other political and social leaders, associated with the left-wing Historic Pact coalition, were also threatened…
(2022-04-05). World hunger and the war in Ukraine. iacenter.org By Vijay Prashad April 5, 2022 During this war on Ukraine, No Cold War launched a new publication called Briefings, which will be factual texts on matters of global concern. Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research shared this first briefing: Billions of people around the world will suffer from this hunger crisis. The war in Ukraine, along with sanctions imposed by the United States and Western countries against Russia, have caused global food, fertilizer and fuel prices to skyrocket and endanger the world food supply. This conflict is exacerbating the existing crisis of global hunger and imperils the living…
(2022-04-05). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Heavy cargo truckers in Peru blocked highways over surging fuel prices while a threatened walkout by 1,300 workers at the Kennecott Copper Mine in Utah was averted after union rammed through a last-minute deal.
(2022-04-05). Small Farmer's Fair in Caracas Tantamount to Indigenous Ancestry, Resistance. orinocotribune.com 
By Alvaro Sanchez Cordero — Apr 3, 2022 | Anyone visiting Caracas would immediately notice the abundance of both fresh and colorful fruits and vegetables all over the city. | Vendors in just about every other corner of Caracas lay their farm products on handmade stalls where they display several kinds of mangoes, as well as huge avocados, tangerines, tomatoes and Venezuelan papayas, which are called "lechosa" here, a lot juicier than papayas from other countries. | No doubt this is the result of a huge expansion and increase in food production in Venezuela. | Nonetheless, the sale of fruits and vegetables ac…
(2022-04-05). New Flank Opened Against Boric: Sectors of the Left Question Recent Police Repression in Chile. orinocotribune.com By Francisco Bravo Atias — Apr 1, 2022 | "We came from the mobilizations. Thanks to them we are here and we will not forget that," said the president of Chile, Gabriel Boric, in front of thousands of supporters on the balcony of the seat of government, the Palace of La Moneda, during his inauguration on March 11. | For this reason, many leftists and leaders of social organizations were disconcerted by the images recorded on March 18. Only a week after Boric took office , there was a demonstration in Plaza Italia (also called Plaza Dignidad) that brought together, like every Friday, relatives of the prisoners…
(2022-04-05). Colombia could replace national registrar before presidential elections. colombiareports.com Colombia's election chief must be replaced to avoid chaos in the presidential elections, according to a coalition of election observers. The non-governmental Electoral Oversight Alliance (AVE) asked the Supreme Court,…
(2022-04-05). Racism and misogyny mar Colombia's election race. colombiareports.com Colombia's election observers warned that hate speech targeting the running mate of presidential candidate Gustavo Petro could result in violence. Vice-presidential candidate Francia Marquez said Monday that she had received…