Movies and vaccines: Uruguay’s main airport reinvents itself during pandemic

MONTEVIDEO, May 23 (NNN-EFE) — Several vehicles roll onto the parking lot of the Carrasco International Airport outside Uruguay’s capital, although none of their occupants have a flight to catch. Instead, one of the passengers of an SUV and another riding in a small car have arrived at the country’s…

Colombians denounce forced disappearances in Cali

CALI (Colombia), May 23 (NNN-TELESUR) — Colombia’s Institute for Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ) denounced the forced disappearance of Cali citizens by the Mobile Anti-riot Squadron (ESMAD) agents. On Thursday, the victims were detained in a supermarket in the city without the presence of local authorities. According to INDEPAZ, this…

1.2 million Mozambicans in need of medical care due to jihadism

MAPUTO, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 1.2 million people are in need of medical care in Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique, where 44 out of 132 health centers have been damaged or closed due to jihadist violence. “There is an urgent need to ensure full…

13 candidates murdered so far ahead of Mexico’s June 6 election day

MEXICO CITY, May 23 (NNN-TELESUR) — Mexico’s Security Secretary (SSPC) Rosa Rodriguez confirmed that 13 candidates had been murdered since the start of electoral campaigns ahead of the upcoming June 6 subnational elections. She informed that 398 candidates are currently under “monitoring and attention” status, 173 of whom are women.…

Colombian administration drafts protocol for police repression but protests remain on for next week

BOGOTA, May 23 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Colombia’s National Strike Committee (CNP) decided that protests will continue in light of the negative response from the Government of President Iván Duque, although some progress regarding police repression is on the verge of being achieved. The opposition groups agreed to stage the next sit-ins…

US: Three dead and 12 injured in separate shooting incidents in Minneapolis

A shooting in Minneapolis early Saturday left two people dead and eight others injured, police said MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota, US), May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two people were killed and eight more were wounded, one seriously, in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis early on Saturday. Police spokesperson John Elder said the gunfire stemmed from…

Woman on Sudan’s ruling council quits, saying civilians are being ignored

Aisha Musa greets players before Sudan’s first women’s league soccer match at the Khartoum stadium, Sept 30, 2019 KHARTOUM, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — One of only two women on Sudan’s ruling Sovereignty Council said she had resigned, accusing the military-dominated transitional government of ignoring civilian voices. The 14-member military-civilian council…

Covid-19: Brazilian Pres Bolsonaro fined for breaking restrictions

President Jair Bolsonaro ignored state COVID-19 safety regulations when he met with supporters at the city of Senador La Rocque in Maranhao state BRASILIA, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Jair Bolsonaro must pay a fine for failing to adhere to state health safety regulations at a public event, the governor…

Thousands rally in France in support of Palestinians

French protesters set off smoke bombs as they demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Bayonne on Saturday PARIS, May 23 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several thousands marched on Saturday in Paris and other French cities in support of Palestinians after an 11-day conflict with Israel that killed more than 260 people on…

Covid-19: Chile, Brazil, Argentina sees new cases for second day in a row

Chile has seen cases of coronavirus surge in March and April SANTIAGO, May 23 (Xinhua) — Chile registered more than 7,000 new daily cases of COVID-19 for the second day in a row, after tests detected 7,614 infections in 24 hours, Health Minister Enrique Paris said. According to the Health…