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Economic Crisis
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France 24politics30 days ago
Bolivia faces widespread protests and economic crisis as president moves toward military intervention
President Rodrigo Paz has advanced plans for a state of emergency that would permit military intervention in demonstrations. Protests have continued for weeks over the country's economic crisis.
france24.comworld50 days ago
Protests in Bolivia call for President Paz to resign over economic crisis
Thousands of demonstrators in La Paz and other cities called for the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz on Monday. Road blockades have restricted supplies of food, fuel and medicine to the capital.
indianexpress.comworld53 days ago
Kazakhstan Sends 30 Wagons of Aid to Iran
Kazakhstan delivered 30 wagons of humanitarian aid to Iran amid an ongoing economic crisis. The shipment follows months of conflict involving the U.S. and Israel.
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Al Jazeerapolitics53 days ago
Bolivia Deploys 3500 Security Forces to Clear Protest Roadblocks Near La Paz
Security forces moved against demonstrators blocking roads outside La Paz early Saturday as part of nationwide protests against the government of President Rodrigo Paz. The operation resulted in 57 arrests. Bolivia faces severe fuel and food shortages amid a prolonged economic cr…
Al Jazeeraworld55 days ago
Explosions Heard During Antigovernment Protest by Mining Groups in Bolivia
Demonstrators led by mining groups and rural unions clashed with police in La Paz on May 14 as small explosions occurred amid the protest. The action follows weeks of road blockades over Bolivia's economic crisis. Officials met with some protesters but rejected calls for the pres…
world56 days ago
U.S. Renews $100 Million Aid Offer to Cuba
The United States on Wednesday renewed an offer of $100 million in aid for Cuba. Officials are pressing the country to cooperate amid an economic crisis that includes prolonged blackouts. The renewed offer comes as Cuba weathers severe economic difficulties.
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science56 days ago
US and Israeli Strikes Kill Supreme Leader Khamenei, Trigger Leadership Uncertainty and Economic Crisis in Iran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a February airstrike on the first day of the war with his son Mojtaba Khamenei injured and unseen in public since assuming power. CNN reported that cooking oil is now six times more expensive in Iran than in Turkey amid nationwide protests tha…
Al Jazeeraworld57 days ago
Israel-Lebanon War Disrupts Education for 500000 School-Aged Children
Israeli military operations since March 2026 have displaced more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon, including 500000 school-aged children, according to UNESCO. Hundreds of schools have been damaged, converted to shelters or placed in high-risk areas, compounding disruptions that…
ecns.cnworld62 days ago
Cuban Mothers Post Daily Life on Social Media Amid Economic Crisis
Mothers in Cuba are documenting their daily struggles on social media platforms. The posts provide a view into conditions on the island as the country faces a worsening economic situation. The reports come from video segments aired on May 8, 2026.
winnipegfreepress.comworld62 days ago
Bolivia Protests Enter Third Day Over Agricultural, Education and Labour Demands
Protests in Bolivia reached their third day as the main trade union and transport and education workers demonstrated for policy changes. The actions follow the government's decision to remove a long-standing fuel subsidy, contributing to an ongoing economic crisis. Demonstrations…
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en.rfi.frpolitics66 days ago
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Announces 2027 French Presidential Bid
Veteran leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on May 3, 2026, that he will run in the 2027 French presidential election, marking his fourth attempt. The 74-year-old head of La France Insoumise cited global threats including war, climate change, and economic crisis as reason…
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Border Trade in Cooking Oil Highlights Iran's Economic Challenges
At the Turkey-Iran border, Iranian shoppers are crossing into Turkey to purchase cooking oil amid rising prices in Iran. Merchants report increased demand for basic goods due to the country's economic crisis, exacerbated by ongoing war. Interviews reveal small-scale trading for p…
전쟁기념관,한국문화정보원 / Wikimedia (KOGL Type 1)world79 days ago
Cuba Confirms Recent Talks with US Officials Amid Ongoing Tensions
A senior Cuban diplomat confirmed that talks occurred between Cuban and US delegations in Havana. The discussions addressed the US oil blockade on Cuba, which has intensified the island's economic crisis. Leaders from several countries expressed concern over the situation and cal…
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Gold Prices Rose Before Recent Crisis Followed by Investor Selling
Gold prices increased ahead of a recent economic crisis, according to Reuters reporting. Investors subsequently sold gold holdings, leading to a price reversal. The analysis involves Reuters economists Mike Dolan and Anna Szymanski examining the factors behind this shift.
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