Tag: Landless peasants

• Friday, May 9th 2014 - 07:35 UTC

  Chaos in Sao Paulo and Rio, as protestors take to the streets 35 days ahead of the Cup

  

  Two of Brazil's major cities which will be hosting matches of the World Cup in 35 days time, were in chaos on Thursday because of protests from the Landless Peasants and Homeless Workers in Sao Paulo and a bus drivers' strike in Rio do Janeiro.

• Monday, December 17th 2012 - 20:48 UTC

  Deadly clash trial that cost the president his job begins in Paraguay

  

  Prosecutors in Paraguay have filed charges against 14 peasants allegedly involved in a land dispute which resulted in the killing of 17 people last June, six months ago. The charges range from murder to criminal association and land invasion.