News of unrest

One dead, over 100 injured as Peru's interim leader struggles to quell unrest

16-10-2025 12:52 Massive demonstrations erupt across Peru, demanding action against rising crime and political corruption; Interim President José Jeri struggles to contain unrest as crisis rages on.

Political unrest in Peru

At least 30 injured, six detained during protests against Peru government

23-09-2025 17:10 Peruvian youth-lead protests against government sparked violent police response, with multiple injuries and arrests

BANKING & FINANCE

Milei clashes with top banks amid Argentina’s liquidity squeeze

20-08-2025 08:35 Liquidity measures have stoked tensions between the government and the country’s banks; Discontent became evident during a meeting.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Court suspends Milei’s decree limiting right to strike

02-06-2025 15:17 Labour court upholds injunction filed by CGT labour federation against presidential decree limiting the right to strike.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Milei sets end of inflation timeline amid union unrest

30-04-2025 21:13 CGT stages pre-May Day march to reject austerity policies; President Milei declares his government “best in history,” vows end to inflation by mid-2026.

POLITICS & LABOUR

Government brushes off general strike as workers walk off job

10-04-2025 15:27 Public-sector workers fail to turn up, complying with CGT-led call for third strike of Milei Presidency; Many shops remained open and public transport still an option with buses running nationwide;

Labour unrest

Labour leaders plan general strike against Milei government

17-03-2025 09:10 CGT, Argentina's biggest umbrella union grouping, to call general strike for Tuesday, April 8; Details to be defined at the meeting this Thursday.

Police Protest Crackdown

Pro-Morales protesters clash with police in Bolivia, dozens arrested

15-01-2025 17:04 Bolivian police arrest more than 40 supporters of Evo Morales as political and judicial tensions soar.

PROFILE

María Corina Machado: the face and fire of Venezuela's opposition

13-01-2025 05:56 María Corina Machado has become the face of Venezuela's opposition after being barred from challenging sitting-president Nicolás Maduro in last year's elections.

PROFILE

Nicolás Maduro: 11 years of clinging to power

08-01-2025 10:52 A look at key events since Nicolás Maduro took office as Venezuela’s president in 2013.

EDITORIAL

Poverty also in the debate

24-02-2024 06:08 Discussing figures is one thing and denialism quite another – this applies to the human rights debate and it also applies to poverty.

SOCIAL UNREST ON RISE

Strikes and walkouts multiply as anger against Milei's austerity mounts

22-02-2024 21:05 Social unrest is growing, labour groups protest in response to President Milei’s belt-tightening measures; Railway staff, health workers, teachers and even scientists take to streets in protest.

ARGENTINA IN CRISIS

Milei’s ‘no money’ slogan put to the test – but is there patience?

22-02-2024 16:46 Enthusiasm abroad for Javier Milei's presidential project is not matched by growing unrest on the streets of Buenos Aires.

LABOUR TENSIONS

Strikes pile up amid sting of Milei’s shock therapy

21-02-2024 16:03 Rail service, healthcare and schools all face disruption; Unions pushing back against government austerity measures.

News of unrest

One dead, over 100 injured as Peru's interim leader struggles to quell unrest

At least 30 injured, six detained during protests against Peru government

Milei clashes with top banks amid Argentina’s liquidity squeeze

Court suspends Milei’s decree limiting right to strike

Milei sets end of inflation timeline amid union unrest

Government brushes off general strike as workers walk off job

Labour leaders plan general strike against Milei government

Pro-Morales protesters clash with police in Bolivia, dozens arrested

María Corina Machado: the face and fire of Venezuela's opposition

Nicolás Maduro: 11 years of clinging to power

Poverty also in the debate

Strikes and walkouts multiply as anger against Milei's austerity mounts

Milei’s ‘no money’ slogan put to the test – but is there patience?

Strikes pile up amid sting of Milei’s shock therapy

Argentina peso slumps as US fails to dispel devaluation fear

Top Milei candidate in midterms says Peronist voters have ‘a mental illness’

Argentina's peso drops against dollar amid fresh US backing

Argentina need real tests ahead of World Cup defence

FX traders in Argentina estimate US Treasury sold over $200 million

Las billeteras virtuales están ofreciendo rendimientos que alcanzan el 75% anual

ANSES confirmó los nuevos montos de jubilaciones y pensiones: cuánto cobran en noviembre 2025

Encuesta nacional: La Libertad Avanza y Fuerza Patria polarizan y se disputan el electorado: 37,1% a 32,2%

Sturzenegger insultó a los argentinos ante empresarios en el Coloquio de IDEA: "Somos unos pelotudos"

Javier Milei reivindicó a Espert, habló de la reforma laboral y del lugar de Santiago Caputo en el futuro gabinete