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In Tijuana and Mexico City, women personally affected by migration and gender-based violence have turned these experiences into collective care organizations that respond to the structural gaps that the State does not reach
The unacceptable riots on Saturday in Barcelona deserve an in-depth analysis of social media calls and possible interference
On the scale in Paris we spoke with the researcher Zorayda Gallegos on sexual violence against women in the Mexican Army and the impunity surrounding these cases. His report Sexual Violence in the barracks: X-ray of impunity, published by the Journalism and El Universal Factory, has been recognized with the Breach Valdez Prize for Journalism and Human Rights.
A number of recent attacks in educational centres in Mexico have ignited alarms at the national level, forcing the question of whether the country is replicating the phenomenon of school shooting in the United States. The response of specialists reveals a complex scenario where the proliferation of illegal firearms, community normalization of violence, and a digital ecosystem that capitalizes on adolescent vulnerability through misogynistic and hate speech converge.
The Government of Macron is criticized for the harsh police repression. A major national event to claim more investment will take place on Tuesday
The police accuse Joshua Kerry of a number of attacks and of having as one of his objectives the leader of Reform UK
More than two months after the massive arrival of migrants from Morocco, hundreds of people, including minors, are still on the streets of Ceuta waiting for reception or for international protection. Some report beatings, ill-treatment and expulsions to Morocco. Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations call for an urgent response from the Spanish authorities. Our correspondent Sofia Català collected his testimonies in this issue of Link.
About 2,000 people were arrested on Thursday during riots in several demonstrations. The Minister of Education meets with students and parents to address the lack of resources and poor conditions in educational institutions
The movement, which started in Paris a week ago with blockades to denounce the lack of means and personnel, extends to dozens of universities among acts of vandalism
Two of those arrested by the Civil Guard are under-age males.
In the midst of the presidential contest, Brazilians also elect their governors and renew the Congress. In Rio de Janeiro, insecurity is one of the critical issues for voters' decision, as the control of gangs and drug trafficking groups make the tourist city a focus of violence that is seen daily.
President Ramaphosa deployed 2,200 soldiers in March to fight crime, but the homicide rate remains high
South Africa has for years been facing high levels of armed violence and one of the highest homicide rates in the world. The authorities often link many attacks to gang-to-gang conflicts, territorial disputes and organized crime. The concern grew again after two massive shootings that occurred a few hours apart. David Mouzo Williams, a teacher of studies from Asia and Africa (Speciality Africa) at The College of Mexico (CEAAA-COLMEX) and a master in sultural services with the University of Santiago de Compostela, addresses the issue in France 24.
The victim is seriously but stable after being shot in the torso and is in agency custody, the federal government confirmed
Hundreds of people went to the streets of South Africa to protest the wave of violence against women in the country. In two months, nine femicides have been committed in several regions, arousing rejection and repudiation for the tragic events, which, due to the similarity of the characteristics in the state of the found bodies, are feared to be caused by a serial killer.
