Protesters demonstrated against the military government that took control after the protests that toppled the old leader. Many say that they simply took over to take power for themselves, not to pass the reforms that people wanted. The response towards protests has only validated the opinion that the military dictatorship will not cooperate with the people.
New York students protested against the SHSAT, a test that students take in 8th and 9th grade to determine their admission into […]
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Montevideo gathered to demand increased funding for public education for better working conditions and salaries for professors. The demonstration came as the ruling liberal National Party made budget cuts to education, as part of a wider neoliberal campaign to privatize elements of the public sector.
Protesters returned to the Line 3 Tar Sands pipeline blockade in Minnesota after a protester was arrested for stopping construction for 5 hours. Demonstrators had gathered after a worker was killed in an accident 9 days before, and the pipeline even then resumed its normal affairs.
700 protesters in Barcelona returned to the streets for an 8th night to demand freedom for Pablo Hasel, a left-wing Catalan rapper imprisoned for criticizing the Spanish monarchy, as well as the release of all those arrested amidst demonstrations in his support. After police attempted to kettle the crowd, several protesters blocked roads with barricades and began throwing objects at police.
