The allegations surrounding a multimillion-dollar contract awarded by the Judiciary have sparked new scrutiny regarding the administrative management of the institution.
Original article: Argentina: Gobierno de Milei sigue hundiendo el negocio de las economías regionales, señala informe A report from the Intercooperative Agricultural Confederation – Coninagro, the leading trade organization in Argentina’s agricultural sector, has raised concerns about a persistent downturn in regional economy businesses across the country. This is measured using the Regional Economies Traffic […]
Former President Pedro Castillo remarked, "The world can now see how officials in the justice system and political organizations that orchestrated my arrest and immediate ousting acted illegally, violating presidential immunity by fabricating a non-existent case of flagrance and an alleged 'armed uprising' that never occurred, thereby breaking the rule of law," after the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) released their report on his case.
In a significant gathering, over forty organizations across Latin America have voiced strong opposition to gene editing technologies in agriculture, warning of corporate attempts to control seeds and undermine food sovereignty.
The action is supported by Silvio Rodríguez, Elena Poniatowska, and over 560 social organizations during the UN General Assembly. The signatories warn that the economic and energy blockade imposed on Cuba constitutes, due to its humanitarian cost, an act resembling genocide, as it uses hunger and fuel shortages as weapons of war against the civilian population.
The Mexican delegation addressed the United Nations, emphasizing the deadly ramifications of the U.S. blockade on Cuba, which has lasted over sixty years, and urging for its immediate cessation.
Original article: Moscú acoge debate sobre infraestructura de transporte y soberanía tecnológica de los países BRICS In Moscow, Russia, the international conference titled «Strengthening Ties Among BRICS Countries: Promoting Cooperation» was held under India’s presidency of the group. The event brought together experts from Russia, India, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, China, […]
Every medication has an expiration date, and it is not just a formal requirement. An expired drug can not only lose its efficacy but also become dangerous, as its molecules degrade and can transform into unpredictable compounds," explained Gleb Petrov, Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry at the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
The military conflict between the United States and Iran has significantly intensified, with US airstrikes resulting in 14 fatalities in Iran, prompting immediate retaliatory actions from Tehran against US interests in the Gulf.
Iran has declared U.S. military bases in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" and launched a military response with drones and missiles following bombings by Washington, in what marks a significant escalation in tensions.
The ceasefire remains a mirage as bombs from Israel continue to fall, with Lebanon's Ministry of Health reporting 4,319 deaths since the conflict escalated on March 2.
Original article: Contrato de $470 millones pone bajo la lupa a dos ministras de la Corte Suprema The allegations surrounding a multimillion-dollar contract awarded by the Judiciary have sparked new scrutiny regarding the administrative management of the institution. The Organization of Judiciary Workers (OTJ) has urged the Supreme Court to conduct an inquiry against ministers […]
National unions from Fundación Integra condemned the approval of the "Nursery Project for Chile," claiming it paves the way for the privatization and commercialization of early education through public funding for private entities. They demanded strengthening the public network of INTEGRA, JUNJI, VTF, and SLEP to ensure universal coverage and quality.
The Legal Unit of the Valparaíso Regional Government defended Governor Rodrigo Mundaca against allegations of illegal conduct, asserting that his statements were made in the course of his official duties. They emphasized that the competent court will decide on the defamation action against him and clarified that recent reports claiming he was declared in rebellion do not reflect the current status of the ongoing judicial process.
The Latin American Agroecological Movement (MAELA-Chile) has accused the SAG of seeking to extend state control over traditional seeds through a public consultation it describes as "camouflaged." The organization warns that the regulation, which originated from the dictatorship of 1977, undermines peasant rights and Chile's international commitments.
President José Antonio Kast met with Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir Technologies, a company accused of mass surveillance and links to military operations and crimes against humanity. The topics discussed have not been disclosed by the Chilean government. The meeting's secrecy has drawn criticism from parliamentarians and organizations demanding transparency regarding potential intelligence agreements.
