Tag: ecuador
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Julian Assange Speaks Publicly for the First Time After Prison Release
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, made his first public address since being released from prison. In his speech, Assange thanked his supporters and legal team for their efforts in securing his freedom. He also emphasized the importance of press freedom and the role of whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability in governance. DW News…
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Ecuador Courts to Rule on Historic Exploitation Cases Involving Agricultural Workers and Japanese Company Furukawa
Ecuador is poised for landmark court rulings on historic cases of exploitation involving agricultural workers who allege decades of abuse on plantations. These workers, producing plant fiber for the Japanese company Furukawa, accuse the company of negligence, lack of safe working conditions, healthcare, and clean drinking water, alongside claims of child labor and modern slavery.…
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Severe Economic Crisis in Nigeria Leads to Public Protests and Calls for Government Action
In Nigeria, the nation faces its most severe economic crisis in generations, triggering widespread protests over soaring living costs. The government, under President Bola Tinubu, has implemented measures such as scrapping a popular fuel subsidy and floating the country’s currency, the Naira, which has since dropped to an all-time low against the US Dollar. The…
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Ecuador Declares Internal Armed Conflict Amid Escalating Drug Gang Violence and Prison Breaks
Ecuador has declared an internal armed conflict amidst a surge of drug-related violence, marking a drastic shift in the country’s safety status. Once considered one of the safest countries in Latin America, Ecuador now contends with escalating violence due to the lucrative cocaine trafficking that operates through its territory. This recent crisis was intensified by…
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Ecuador President Declares ‘State of War’ Against Drug Gangs Amidst Unprecedented Violence
Ecuador is facing a significant escalation in violence, with President Daniel Naboa declaring the country to be at war with drug gangs. The crisis intensified with a series of bomb attacks, hostage-taking of over 130 prison officers by inmates, and a dramatic live broadcast raid on a TV station by armed gang members in the…