RACISM

Uruguay and Cuba exchange experiences to address racism

Published on: July 27, 2024
08:21

Montevideo, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay and Cuba exchanged experiences, this Saturday, addressing racism and racial discrimination during a meeting chaired by Ana Olivera, president of the Chamber of Deputies.

Marches against racism organized in the United Kingdom

Published on: March 16, 2024
10:20

London, Mar 16 (Prensa Latina) Hundreds of people are participating in protests against racist practices of the current government of the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, called by trade unions and the organization Rise Against Racism, according to local press.

Brazil hosts Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination

Published on: November 29, 2023
08:05

Brasilia, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The third edition of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination will take place in the state of Sao Paulo from November 29th to December 1st, under the motto "A race to the top: placing equity and racial justice at the forefront of development agendas."

FM Al-Mekdad describes Western support for genocide as racist

Published on: November 5, 2023
13:08

Damascus, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Faisal Al-Mekdad said on Sunday that racism and complicity characterize the policies of Western governments that support Israel's genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Systematic racism pervades US police and justice system

Published on: September 29, 2023
15:32

United Nations, Sep 29 (Prensa Latina) United Nations rights investigators have said they had found systemic racism against black people throughout the US policing and justice systems, and stressed the need for urgent reform.

UN calls for renewed impetus to curb racism

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:04

United Nations, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, today called for concrete measures to address old and new forms of racial discrimination with the full participation of African descendants and their communities.

Nicaragua condemns expressions of racism in Europe

Published on: July 26, 2023
07:05

Managua, Jul 26 (Prensa Latina) Yesterday, the Government of Nicaragua strongly condemned the expressions of racism and cultural supremacy that have been presented in Europe against the sacred symbols of the creeds, beliefs and religions of the peoples.

Wounded and arrests in new march for presidential resignation in Peru

Published on: July 23, 2023
09:34

Lima, Jul 23 (Prensa Latina) The Nat ional Coordinator for Unified Struggle (CNUL, in Spanish) of Peru condemned today the police repression against a peaceful march demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, on the fourth day of protests for her exit.

Old comments uncover new scandals in Finland

Published on: July 11, 2023
14:32

Helsinki, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) A new crisis is looming over the Finnish government on Tuesday, after violent and racist comments published 15 years ago on the Internet and involving Minister of Finance Riikka Purra came to light.

Appeal in Bolivia against acquittal of accused racist in Bolivia

Published on: June 7, 2023
13:27

La Paz, Jun 7 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian lawyer Marcelo Aliaga confirmed today that he will appeal the decision of a judge, who acquitted the former Santa Cruz civic officer Rómulo Calvo of the crime of incitement to racism, in the case known as Wiphala.

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