Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future

Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future

This is not the first time the Petro administration has found itself in troubled waters, though. His presidency has been punctuated by high-profile political crises, both domestically and internationally. For example, his outreach to Venezuela and Cuba as mediators in Colombia’s peace process has fuelled scepticism among more conservative sectors. Meanwhile, his ambitious domestic agenda,…

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Myanmar’s military regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ election

Myanmar’s military regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ election

Myanmar’s 2024 census was almost certainly the most contentious – and deadly – ever conducted. Enumerators and their heavily armed guards from Myanmar’s military were subject to repeated attacks from opposition groups, as they stumbled through a failed attempt to document the country’s population between October and December last year. One incident in early October…

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Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Why incarcerated workers play a key role in fighting California’s fires

Los Angeles, California – As a series of wind-driven wildfires caused unprecedented destruction in southern California this month, fire crews composed of currently and formerly incarcerated individuals were at the forefront of the fight to contain the flames. California’s firefighting programme has long been criticised for its reliance on imprisoned workers, who face low pay…

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