Tag: crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Reaffirms Support for Peace in Colombia Amid Humanitarian Crisis in Catatumbo
On Thursday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reiterated Venezuela’s comprehensive support for peace in Colombia and across the region, in light of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Colombian region of Catatumbo. Related:Petro Confirms Joint Actions with Venezuela to Tackle Cross-Border Violence “Colombia is a country we love and respect for its struggle for peace. President […]
January 23, 2025
Haiti’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens with Over a Million Displaced
The humanitarian crisis in Haiti has reached alarming levels, with over one million people now displaced due to escalating violence and instability. According to recent reports, the situation has deteriorated significantly, with many families forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in overcrowded shelters and makeshift camps. Related:Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Over 5,600 […]
January 14, 2025
Massive Power Outage in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico experienced a widespread power outage in the early hours of Tuesday, leaving nearly 90 percent of consumers on the island without electricity. Related:General Elections in Puerto Rico on November 5, Independence Party Could Win According to LUMA Energy, the company responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity, 1,309,713 customers remain without power […]
December 31, 2024
South Korean Opposition Postpones Ouster of Acting President Han Duck-Soo
It would wait to see if he confirms the appointment of judges to the Constitutional Court. On Tuesday, South Korea’s opposition announced it would revise its plan to submit a motion today to impeach Han Duck-soo, the prime minister and current acting president, stating that it would wait until Thursday to see if the acting […]
December 24, 2024
Haiti: Human Stampede in Capital, IOM
Criminal groups in the Haitian capital, the IOM warned, continue to expand, taking control of more neighborhoods and further isolating communities. On Monday, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that more than 20,000 people fled Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, in just four days due to increased violence. Related:Haiti: Transitional Presidental Council Dissimiss PM Garry Conille […]
November 18, 2024
Structural Strains Slam British Health Service
Staff shortages plague the National Health Service: 1 in every 13 posts for nurses, midwives, and health visitors remains vacant. With only days until the British government announces the much-anticipated Autumn Budget, the National Health Service (NHS) appears poised to secure a substantial share of funding. RELATED: U.S.-British Coalition Carries Out Airstrikes in Yemen Britain’s […]
October 27, 2024
Cuba: Prime Minister Manuel Marrero to Announce Urgent Energy Measures Amid Ongoing Crisis
Díaz-Canel emphasized that the current crisis is primarily due to “the intensification of the economic war and the financial and energy persecution by the United States.” Related: US Blockade Causes Cuba Losses of $5 Billion Per Year In a recent statement, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the critical energy situation facing the country. He announced […]
October 17, 2024
Ecuador’s Power Cuts to Continue Until December
Blackouts have severely affected productivity, with business losses estimated at US$12 million for each hour of power outage. During this week, Ecuadorians will continue to experience severe power outages that are disrupting daily life and productive activities in a country whose economy will remain stagnant or decline this year. RELATED: Ecuador Decrees a New State […]
October 16, 2024
U.S. FED Cuts Rates by 50 Basis Points Amid Weakening Job Market
Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve had raised rates 11 times consecutively to combat inflation. Amid cooling inflation and a weakening labor market, the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by 50 basis points, a bolder move than many experts and media had previously anticipated. RELATED: Relatives of Victims of the U.S. Invasion […]
September 19, 2024
German Economic Outlook Remains Bleak
The German industrial economy is still not doing well,” said Laura Pagenhardt, a DIW economic expert. The latest economic barometer fell to 83.4 points in August, marking a nearly four-point decline from July and moving further away from the neutral 100-point mark that measures average economic growth, the Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) said […]