Tag: protest

Tuesday, April 30th 2019 - 17:25 UTC
VIDEO: A National Guard riot vehicle ran over protesters in Caracas

An armored vehicle of the National Guard (GN) of Venezuela intentionally ran over a group of citizens who were demonstrating in support of the call to activate the so-called “operation freedom”, led by the president in charge Juan Guaidó on a highway in Caracas.
Friday, March 29th 2019 - 18:18 UTC
Thousands of Leave supporters packed central London and gathered outside Parliament

Thousands of Leave supporters gathered outside Parliament to protest against the delay to Brexit, on the day the UK had been due to leave the EU. Traffic was brought to a standstill, amid chants of “Brexit now”. The March to Leave, which started in Sunderland a fortnight ago, has also arrived in Westminster.
Monday, March 11th 2019 - 08:46 UTC
Thousands protest in Russia against plans to tighten restrictions on internet

Thousands of people in Russia have protested against plans to introduce tighter restrictions on the internet. A mass rally in Moscow and similar demonstrations in two other cities were called after parliament backed the controversial bill last month.
Thursday, December 6th 2018 - 08:34 UTC
French government suspends fuel tax, but protests continued across the country

The French government's decision to suspend fuel tax and utility hikes on Tuesday did little to appease protesters, who called the move a “first step” and vowed to fight on after large-scale rioting in Paris last weekend.
Friday, August 17th 2018 - 12:33 UTC
Google employees protest plans for a “censored search engine” in China

Hundreds of Google employees have written to the company to protest against plans to launch a “censored search engine” in China. They said the project raised “urgent moral and ethical questions” and urged the firm to be more transparent.
Monday, June 25th 2018 - 08:39 UTC
Brexit debate in the streets of London: tens of thousands march for, and against leaving the EU

Tens of thousands of people have marched on Saturday in central London to demand a final vote on any UK exit deal, on the second anniversary of the Brexit vote. Organizers of the People's Vote march say Brexit is “not a done deal” and people must “make their voices heard”. Meanwhile, hundreds attended a pro-Brexit counter-protest. It came as senior Cabinet ministers, including Liam Fox and David Davis, insisted the UK is prepared to walk away from talks without an agreement.
Wednesday, May 30th 2018 - 08:58 UTC
Truckers union calls an end to the crippling strike, but some still resist

One of the main unions behind a crippling truckers' strike in Latin America's largest nation on Tuesday called on its members to return to work, warning that failing to do so would erode hard-won gains.
Friday, January 5th 2018 - 10:44 UTC
Crackdown on phantom employees, “gnocchi”, in the Argentine Congress

Nearly 200 phantom workers at Argentina's parliament have been caught in a crackdown on employees who only show up sporadically for their jobs, it has been reported. According to La Nacion, the Argentine Congress implemented a new attendance control system for employees two months ago, and it has already caught 190 who had not shown up for long periods without a good explanation.
Thursday, June 20th 2013 - 02:16 UTC
Sao Paulo and Rio roll back bus fares but protests keep spreading to other cities

Brazil's two biggest cities agreed to revoke an increase in public transportation fares that set off demonstrations that have grown into nationwide protests against poor public services, inflation, corruption and lavish spending in stadiums to host global events.
Wednesday, June 19th 2013 - 06:07 UTC
Rousseff admits protestors grievances, praises democracy and meets Lula da Silva

As the threat of massive protests in Brazil’s major cities continues, President Dilma Rousseff early Tuesday tried to defuse the situation by acknowledging the need for better public services, more responsive governance and at the same time praising Brazilians commitment to a strong democracy.