Ecuador Indigenous Union Vote Eases Anti-Government Stance
The umbrella organization elected a new leader this week, replacing hard-liner Leonidas Iza who led the harsh demonstrations against economic reform in 2019 and 2022. The outcome eases political tension with Ecuador's president, Daniel Noboa, whose market-friendly administration has been preoccupied with a security crisis.
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'Rage Against the Regime' protests planned across NY: See map and locations
New Yorkers are gearing up for another day of protests this weekend as several "Rage Against the Regime" events are planned throughout the state. The 50501 movement has designated Saturday, Aug. 2 as another National Day of Action. It's the ninth such event created by the 50501 Movement as the grassroots organization also set the Feb. 17, March 4, April 5, April 19, May 1, June 14, July 4, and July 17 nationwide rallies into motion, which drew thousands to events all across New York. Here's what to know about the latest protest. 'Rage Against the Regime' protest planned for Saturday: What are the protests about? The 50501 Movement's "Rage Against the Regime" protests on Aug. 2 are taking aim at several actions by the Trump administration, such as the handling of the Jeffery Epstein files. The protest urges non-violence, with 50501 protesting the following issues, all they claim have occurred at the hands of Trump: The alleged weaponization of ICE against communities The alleged construction of concentration camps (referring to Alligator Alcatraz) The alleged cover up of the Jeffrey Epstein files Purported attacks on transgender rights The purported dismantling of Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), USAID, the Department of Education, NOAA and the National Weather Service "On this day, we come together to transform anger into action, harnessing the energy of collective resistance," a section of the Rage Against the Regime's website states. "Our movement is rooted in non-violence, but it is far from passive. We stand strong, bold and unyielding, showing the world the irresistible force of communities united against injustice." What is the 50501 Movement? The 50501 Movement is a grassroots initiative by Americans against the Trump administration's policies. The name derives from the idea to host 50 events in 50 states on the same day, with the movement calling upon supporters to mobilize through rallies, protests and even nature cleanups and food drives. The 50501 group states on their website their movement "shows the world that the American working class will not sit idly by as plutocrats rip apart their democratic institutions and civil liberties while undermining the rule of law." See the photos: Hundreds take part in 'Good Trouble Lives On' protest in Rochester Is there a 'Rage Against the Regime' protest near me this weekend? See NY locations There are protests planned in cities across the country, including 20 events in New York state, according to a map on the Rage Against the Regime website. Here's where Rage Against the Regime protests are planned throughout the state: 'Rage Against the Regime' protests in the Finger Lakes region : Monroe Avenue, 4-6 p.m. : Perinton Park or Potter Park, 10 a.m.-noon : Hamlin Town Hall, 2-4 p.m. : Corner of Main Street and Eastern Boulevard, 2-4 p.m. : 136 Fall St., 1-3 p.m. 'Rage Against the Regime' protests in the Hudson Valley region : Greene County Courthouse, noon-1 p.m. : 7th Street Park, noon-1 p.m. : 4 NY 59, noon-1:30 p.m. : Mount Kisco Village Hall, 1-2 p.m. : BMW, 4-5:30 p.m. Contributing: USA TODAY Network reporter Lori Comstock Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 'Rage Against the Regime' protests in New York: See map and locations Solve the daily Crossword
Business Insider
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Controversy grows as DRC targets protected lands for massive oil and gas exploration
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing mounting criticism from environmentalists, human rights groups, and global climate advocates following its decision to open 124 million hectares of land and inland waters to oil and gas exploration. The DRC announced the opening of 124 million hectares for oil and gas exploration to enhance its hydrocarbon sector and economy. The decision includes regions containing protected biodiversity areas such as rainforests and peatlands Pressure mounts both nationally and internationally for the DRC government to reconsider these plans due to projected environmental and social consequences. In May, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), through its Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, formally announced the expansion of oil and gas exploration during the 42nd ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers. Molendo revealed that the Central Basin sedimentary region has been fully divided into oil blocks, with 52 of them newly opened for exploration. He emphasized that this move is part of ongoing efforts to promote the country's hydrocarbon sector and unlock its economic potential. The Council of Ministers acknowledged the update, stressing the strategic importance of these developments for the DRC's economic future. They noted that the initiative aligns with the government's broader agenda to strengthen national revenue generation through the oil industry and attract investment in the energy sector. The move, announced as part of President Félix Tshisekedi's broader economic strategy, includes regions that encompass protected rainforests, peatlands, and biodiversity hotspots, some of which are home to endangered species such as forest elephants and lowland gorillas. Critics slam move as setback to climate goals With an estimated 5 to 22 billion barrels of oil reserves, the DRC is pursuing a pro-investment agenda aimed at boosting transparency, operational efficiency, and upstream activity. However, the move has drawn sharp criticism from climate advocates who say it undermines global emissions targets and global climate goals. Conservationists argue that expanding fossil fuel infrastructure into ecologically sensitive areas threatens to destroy fragile ecosystems and violates the rights of Indigenous populations who depend on these landscapes for their survival. According to Earth Insight, in a report titled Forests to Frontlines: Oil Expansion Threats in the DRC, the organization calls on the Congolese government to cancel the 2025 oil block licensing round and instead pursue alternative development models that 'r espect Indigenous and community rights, sustain local livelihoods, and safeguard biodiversity and the global climate. ' 'What happens next in the Congo Basin will have consequences far beyond its borders, ' the report cautions. As the second-largest tropical rainforest on the planet, the DRC is home to an astonishing array of biodiversity—including elephants, great apes, endemic bird species, and thousands of unique plants that thrive in its intact ecosystems. The country's Cuvette Centrale peatlands store vast amounts of carbon vital to the fight against climate change. These rich landscapes also support the livelihoods, cultural heritage, and climate resilience of millions of people. Earth Insight further warns that over half of the DRC's territory, approximately 53%, is now covered by oil blocks, placing immense pressure on areas of critical ecological and cultural importance. This development threatens to disrupt local livelihoods and erode lands with deep cultural and spiritual significance, ultimately undermining the country's potential for long-term sustainable development. The controversy has also cast a shadow over international climate partnerships. These include agreements in which the DRC receives financial support from global partners to conserve its rainforests, the world's second-largest after the Amazon.
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Uribe's Conviction Reopens Wounds of Colombia's Drug War Era
Colombia's conviction of a divisive former president is reigniting fierce debates about his all-out war on drugs just as an explosion of cocaine violence rattles the nation anew. A judge in Bogota is set to sentence former leader Alvaro Uribe on Friday, days after he was found guilty on charges that he bribed witnesses and obstructed justice.
