Tag: Congress
Argentina: Meeting of Women and Diversity Begins
“It is very necessary that we meet, embrace, reflect and share. We will hold 105 workshops, always open…” On Friday, the northern Argentinean city of San Salvador de Jujuy is hosting the 37th Plurinational Meeting of Women, Lesbians, Transvestites, Trans, Bisexual, Intersex and Non-Binary until Sunday. Related: Argentina: Police Operation Deployed Around the Congress Speaking […]
October 11, 2024
Argentina: Police Operation Deployed Around the Congress
As part of the protest actions, groups of students took over several faculties throughout the country. On Wednesday, a heavy police operation was deployed around the Argentinean Congress, which remains fenced off in view of the announcement of a demonstration in defense of public, free and quality universities. Related:Argentina Mobilizes Against Budget Cuts to University […]
October 9, 2024
U.S. Congress Passes Funding Bill to Avert Goverment Shutdown
The package would maintain government funding at current levels through December 20. On Wednesday evening, U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a short-term funding bill to avert a looming government shutdown. The Senate voted 78-18 to clear the measure, following the House’s approval with a 341-82 vote. All opposition in both chambers came from Republicans. RELATED: U.S. […]
September 26, 2024
Peruvian Congress Records Its Worst Approval Figure With Only 4%
The Peruvian Congress has barely 4 percent approval, while the president, Dina Boluarte, presents only 5 percent support, revealed a survey by the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP). RELATED: Peru Dismisses 328 Teachers for Sexual Violence After Abuse Scandal Ninety-four percent of respondents do not support the management of the legislature, a figure higher than […]
July 7, 2024
US Antisemitism Concept Bans Criticism of Israeli Institutions
Amid protests against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an update to “The Antisemitism Awareness Act,” expanding the definition of anti-Semitism used by the U.S. Education Deparment. RELATED: Israel Hinders Arrival of ‘The Freedom Flotilla’ to Gaza The new rule was approved with 320 votes in favor and […]
May 2, 2024
US Aid to Ukraine Not to Change Situation in the Front: Russia
On Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov warned that US assistance to Ukraine would not influence the situation on the battlefronts. RELATED: Donetsk Emergency Workers Injured After Drone Attack “The U.S, aid cannot in any way affect the outcome of the situation on the fronts. All experts, both specialized and not so specialized, can now clearly see […]
April 18, 2024
Peru: Conservative Majority in Congress Ratifies Ministerial Cabinet
On Wednesday, the Peruvian parliament, with a conservative majority, gave its confidence to the new ministerial cabinet, despite the fact that in the previous debate, almost all the members of congress criticized, reproached or expressed their dissatisfaction with the government. RELATED: Peru: Governors Testify in President Boluarte’s Rolexgate Case A total of 70 legislators voted […]
April 4, 2024
Republicans and Democrats Agree to Avoid Government Shutdown
On Tuesday, leaders from both the Democratic and Republican parties in the U.S. Congress announced an agreement to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year 2024. RELATED: US Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Remain on Colorado Ballot Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer disclosed the agreement, which […]
March 19, 2024
DR: Congress Opens a New Legislature, Campaigns and Elections
This Tuesday, the two legislative chambers of the National Congress will open their new ordinary legislature, which will last until July 26 of this year. It will be the last of the current administration, which began on August 16, 2020. RELATED: Guyana and DR Strengthen Ties with Chamber of Commerce The period that will open […]
February 27, 2024
Suozzi Wins Election for US House Seat to Replace Santos
On Tuesday, Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election for a U.S. House seat previously held by Republican George Santos who was expelled from Congress over a string of scandals. RELATED: US Star Iris Ship Was Targeted by Yemen’s Houthis By defeating Republican Mazi Pilip, Suozzi has retaken the seat he held for three terms […]