Hundreds of students and other protesters in Barcelona marched to demand amnesty and freedom for Pablo Hasel, a left-wing Catalan rapper imprisoned and facing charges for criticizing the Spanish monarchy.
Via David Melero, VilaWeb, & NacióDigital
Thousands of bikers and protesters across the country gathered to blockade highways, railroads, and other means of transportation against the Piñera presidency and a lack of respect for its citizens, and a lack of accountability for police brutality. Barricades went up in Valparaiso, Santiago, Talcahuano, and many other cities.
Demonstrators took to the streets nearly a month after the police killing of Andrew Brown, an unarmed Black man in his driveway, who was shot by multiple officers using assault rifles. Police did not make a presence during the demonstration and allowed the march to disperse peacefully.
Hundreds of protesters in Facatativá, north of Bogota, took to the streets in opposition to the Tributary Reform, which would raise taxes on basic goods and services for the working class in Colombia. Despite the militarization of the small town, no confrontations occurred between law enforcement and demonstrators.
Dozens of pro-immigrant protesters gathered outside of a diner in Jersey City targeting Anthony Romano, the Freeholder of Hudson County, who voted […]
