A November 15 protest in Mexico – driven by a right-wing social-media operation – has been miscast as a mass uprising against President Sheinbaum. In reality, the march was small, elite-backed and part of a wider attempt to sow unrest, argues DAVID RABY
Like Bolivia, Peru can overturn this coup
The imprisonment of Pedro Castillo and the forceful removal of his government have led to massive protests by the poorest sections of society. As the repression grows, so too does the resistance, writes KEN LIVINGSTONE
AS the mass mobilisations for the return of democracy in Peru intensify, the illegitimate government of President Dina Boluarte this week declared a state of emergency in seven regions where the largest anti-government protests are taking place.
The coup-government clampdown now exists in 11 of Peru’s largest administrative areas, including Lima, the nation’s capital.
The emergency decree restricts or suspends basic constitutional rights, including freedom of movement and assembly and personal freedom and security.
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