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Published on May 11, 2026

Referendum is Laura Fernández’s “ace in the hole”

Q COSTARICA — With an ambitious agenda that includes the approval of the 4×3 work schedule, the sale of the Banco de Costa Rica (BCR), gold mining in Crucitas, and the development of the Government City complex, President Laura Fernández began her term …

Source: Q Costa Rica - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2026

Strong wave of uncertainty in the country and South America due to the migration pact with the U.S.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic— The signing of the recent migration agreement between the Government of Luis Abinader and the United States, which allows the transit and temporary entry of foreign migrants, has generated strong social unrest in the …

Source: Dominican Today - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2026

Ukraine war: 36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over invasion

Thirty-four European states plus Australia, Costa Rica and the EU said on Friday they would join a future special tribunal for Ukraine to prosecute Russia over its invasion of the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed an accord with the …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
Published on May 20, 2026

Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian …

Source: WUKY - Kentucky - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 19, 2026

Bolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for President Paz

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six month after he took office. Two weeks of road closures — spearheaded by the Bolivian …

Source: The Madison Courier - Indiana - Pending
Published on May 19, 2026

No Peace for Paz: Bolivians Movements Rise, Demand Resignation

The protests in Bolivia against Rodrigo Paz’s neoliberal government continue to intensify. The main roads leading into and out of La Paz and El Alto remain closed following violent clashes between protesters and state forces on May 16. Over 50 people have …

Source: NewsClick - Left-wing
Published on May 17, 2026

Bolivia deploys thousands of troops to break La Paz siege as economic crisis bites

Bolivian security forces clashed with anti-government demonstrators outside La Paz on May 16, deploying some 3,500 soldiers and police officers in a bid to clear road blockades that have severed supply lines to the capital for two weeks, as a deepening …

Source: bne IntelliNews - Pending
Published on May 17, 2026

Two Weeks in Review: 4—15 May 2026

The last two weeks have seen commentators range across a number of topics and jurisdictions. The US-Israeli war in Iran has remained in focus, with the use of US bases abroad raising questions of neutrality and the interdiction of Iranian oil tankers novel …

Source: EJIL: Talk! - Neutral
Published on May 12, 2026

India, Honduras discuss expanding cooperation in arts, yoga and cultural exchanges

Tegucigalpa: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Honduras Secretary of Culture, Arts and Heritage Yasser Handal Carcamo on Tuesday, and discussed deepening people-to-people ties and enhancing cooperation in …

Source: The Hans India - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2026

Georgia refused to participate in the creation of a special tribunal for the Russian leadership

Georgia did not join the agreement to establish the committee for the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine — an initiative supported on May 15 at a meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe in Chisinau by 36 …

Source: UNN - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2026

Ranked: The World’s Happiest Cities in 2026

China vs. America: Who the World Trades With Most See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways In …

Source: Visual Capitalist - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2026

Families of Brothers to the Rescue victims push for justice as U.S. may seek indictment of Raúl Castro

MIAMI — The voice of Raúl Castro crackles from a laptop in Miami, near the living room rocking chair of Brothers to the Rescue founder José Basulto. “We were attacked by Cuban MiGs while on a mission to find survivors,” Basulto said. The family says the …

Source: Local 10 - Florida - Pending
Published on May 15, 2026

Ukraine: Council of Europe steps up push on Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression

Brussels – Twenty-four hours after what the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry described as “one of the deadliest Russian attacks since the start of the war,” with 24 people killed in a bombing of an apartment block in central Kyiv, the Council of Europe announced …

Source: Eunews - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2026

Monaco assumes Council of Europe presidency as ministers establish Ukraine war crimes tribunal

Monaco took over the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers on Thursday, as foreign ministers concluded a landmark session in Chișinău that established a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine and …

Source: Monaco Life - Neutral
Published on May 11, 2026

Jose Caballero | Prosperity in Latin America: A region of fragments

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) has made real gains over recent decades in education, health, democratic governance, and poverty reduction. The region, however, remains stuck. Not because progress is absent, but because advances in some areas …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2026

Britain is tumbling into the abyss – but I’ve discovered how to save it

When historians look back at this era, they may portray Keir Starmer as the undertaker of British liberal democracy. They may regard the elections of 7 May as the final throes of centrist politics, with the hard right sharing the spoils with the radical …

Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on May 13, 2026

Why the British do it worse

Whenever the British look abroad for inspiration, I think of fish. The “Michigan fish test” in 2001 found striking differences in the interpretations by participants from Japan and the US of an animated scene of fish swimming underwater. When asked to …

Source: New Statesman - Center-left
Published on May 7, 2026

Freedom of the press is once again under siege in Latin America

The decision by Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, to ban all accredited journalists from entering the Casa Rosada is unprecedented, even during non-democratic periods. The move comes amid escalating confrontation with the press and is based on two …

Source: Latinoamerica21 - Center-left
Published on May 12, 2026

Hondurasgate Looks Worse than Watergate and Iran-Contra Combined

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Source: Washington Monthly - Center-left

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 08:31 GMT

Missing 70% Opponent On Coco County Ballot, Kathrani launches Youth Democracy Contest

Chirag Kathrani Assembly candidate lunches Youth Democracy Contest, and a Slate of Challengers Aim to Restore Competitive Democracy SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As of today, Contra Costa County and Richmond …

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Published on May 26, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Osmer Martinez Releases 'I Wanna Live Forever Free,' A Powerful Rock-Country Anthem Celebrating Freedom and Democracy

A cinematic rock-country song honoring freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of liberty through powerful lyrics and emotional storytelling. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International songwriter, composer, and producer …

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Published on May 26, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

New Generation of “Beyond the Ballot” Leaders Embarks on a Quest and Aims to Save Democracy.

Charleston, SC, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new generation of “beyond the ballot” leaders is stepping up, determined to move beyond civil rights and make significant strides toward abolishing institutional racism (AIR), allowing Americans to …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

Minister Blade Nzimande: Handover of the Peter Mokaba Primary School Media Lab

Keynote address by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof Blade Nzimande, on the occasion of the handover of the Peter Mokaba Primary School Media Lab at Moloto Township, Mpumalanga Province, 28 May 2026 MEC of Health in the Mpumalanga …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 12:18 GMT

Minister Ronald Lamola: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2026/27

House Chairperson, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee Honourable Supra Mahumapelo Honourable Members, I have the honour to present Budget Vote 6 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on a day that carries the weight and indeed …

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Published on May 23, 2026 - 02:11 GMT

Cervantes’ Landmark California Voting Rights Act Approved by State Senate, Affirming Defense of Democracy

(SACRAMENTO) –The California Voting Rights Act of 2026 (CVRA 2026), comprised of Senate Bill 1164 and 1360 by Senator Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), both cleared the State Senate Floor this week. With recent decisions by the Supreme Court of the United …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 09:34 GMT

Have We Met? Stanley Tsao’s journey from Community Liaison to DON Program Manager

Have We Met? is a special storytelling series celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. Throughout the next 365 days, we’re introducing the people who help shape Seattle’s neighborhoods every day; gardeners, volunteers, …

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Published on May 20, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

MAURY BLACKMAN ARGUES MID-DECADE REDISTRICTING IS BREAKING REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY IN NEW ANALYSIS

Calls for Return to Geographic Standards in Congressional Districting, Warns National Parties Are Manufacturing Outcomes Rather Than Representing Communities SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maury Blackman, veteran …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

Sedifly to Host THE FUTURE Student Summit 2026 in Singapore, Featuring Leaders from Government and Venture Capital

Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development Alvin Tan joins leading VCs and CEOs at THE FUTURE Student Summit 2026 by Sedifly. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, May 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EdTech firm Sedifly will host THE …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 14:53 GMT

Senator Daphne Campbell Leads Community-Wide Caravan to Stop Violence and Raise Awareness Across Miami-Dade County

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community leaders, residents, bicyclists, motorists, faith-based organizations, and advocates from across Miami-Dade County are invited to participate in "A Caravan to Stop …

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Published on May 30, 2026 - 21:09 GMT

NATO Parliamentary Assembly Backs Accelerated Support for Ukraine

Vilnius – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Saturday called for faster, targeted support for Ukraine in the fifth year of its resistance to Russia’s brutal and illegal full-scale invasion. “We must accelerate and increase our political, economic, …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 20:50 GMT

Ahmad Welcomes Mayor’s Housing Plan, Calls for Focus on Seniors, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Climate Resilience

Retired firefighter & Assembly candidate says Block by Block gets much right; leaves gaps on healthcare, aging in place, & lower Manhattan’s coastal resilience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 18:59 GMT

iRemedy Appoints Former McKesson Global Sourcing President to Its Board

Saul Factor, former McKesson Global Sourcing President who scaled North Star generics to $1.5B, joins iRemedy's Board ahead of NASDAQ listing STUART, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The iRemedy Healthcare Companies, Inc. today …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 18:28 GMT

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Texas Farmed Animal Sanctuary AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political dust-up over dietary choices in the Lone Star State has inspired a formal …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

California Latino Groups and Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Anna Caballero for State Treasurer

Latino Leaders Cite Caballero’s Record Fighting for Working Families and Plan to Use the Treasurer’s Office to Stop California Taxpayer Dollars from Funding ICE SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Latino groups and …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 13:29 GMT

Experienced Deportation Defense Practitioner, Nayela Giga Warns About Mistakes putting Immigrants in the U.S. at Risk

U.S. immigration is in turmoil, with constant changes affecting bonds, work permits, and deportation orders. Nayela, has defended clients for over a decade. PLANTATION, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As thousands of immigrants …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 08:56 GMT

«Выход белых волков на мировой континент»: путь Узбекистана на чемпионат мира как начало новой футбольной эпохи

Выход национальной сборной Узбекистана на чемпионат мира ФИФА 2026 года уже сегодня рассматривается как одно из важнейших событий в истории узбекского спорта. Ташкент, UZBEKISTAN, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Выход национальной сборной …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 06:17 GMT

MyCommunityToday Launches Emotion-Aware Deal Chief AI for Meetings, Video Calls, Webinars & Interactive Social Shopping

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyCommunityToday announced expanded emotion-aware interaction capabilities powered by Deal Chief, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) engine. The new functionality is designed to …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 05:38 GMT

The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) Advances Freedom at Characteristically Unorthodox National Convention

Rubber chickens, enemies of the state, altercations, and a ray of hope for Americans seeking honest conversation about their futures. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jo Jorgensen, a former Libertarian nominee for …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Ridenhour Prizes Co-Founder Randy Fertel Praises Former '60 Minutes' Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s Bravery

Fertel, This Year’s Ridenhour Prizes Keynote Speaker, Says Alfonsi Embodies the Spirit of the late Investigative Journalist Ron Ridenhour NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Confirmation today that CBS News has …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

Charlotte O’Hara, Candidate for Kansas Governor, Announces Running Mate

Michelle Dombrosky Selected as Charlotte O'Hara's Running Mate for Lieutenant Governor OVERLAND PARK, KS, KS, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a candidate for Governor of Kansas, Charlotte O’Hara is honored to announce …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

Exceptional Children's Foundation Marks 80 Years of Inclusive Communities and Lifespan Services at Los Angeles Gala

June 17 event at Skirball Cultural Center honors Jenni Kayne and Richard Ehrlich and supports ECF programs serving nearly 4,000 people annually. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exceptional Children’s Foundation …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 18:11 GMT

Pete Caster Announces Campaign for Kansas City Council District 1

Lifelong Kansas City resident and small business owner Pete Caster enters the race focused on safe neighborhoods, responsible budgeting, and strong communities. KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lifelong Kansas …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

Portugal’s economic transformation attracting global investors and entrepreneurs

Portugal is emerging as a global investment hub, driven by infrastructure growth, international connectivity and strong investor interest. LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portugal is increasingly emerging as one of Europe’s …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 14:25 GMT

Coastal Gateway Port Advances Strategic Engagements with Canadian and American Leadership Across Transportation

OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coastal Gateway Port, led by CEO Mike Butler, is undertaking a multi-city strategic engagement initiative focused on strengthening relationships with Canadian and American leadership, …

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Published on May 29, 2026 - 00:43 GMT

State of Play of Pact Implementation

|Published on: 28th May 2026|Categories: News| The Pact on Migration and Asylum will enter into application on 12 June. On 8 May, the European Commission (EC) published its third report on the state of play of its implementation in each EU member state (MS …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

AbleVu Acquires Autism Travel Club to Expand AI-Powered Accessibility Information

Becky Large joins AbleVu as Autism Travel Club becomes part of the AbleVu ecosystem, expanding access to searchable accessibility information. MASON, MI, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AbleVu, an accessibility information …

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Published on May 28, 2026 - 08:36 GMT

Daniel Mercuri Highlights “Voter Dilemma” as NPP Registration Nears 8 Million

As No Party Preference registration surges, Daniel Mercuri highlights voter confusion in the top-two primary and points to official voter guide data. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BREAKING NEWS Could the …

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