Category: 2024-06-29
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Supreme Court Rejects Protections for Sacklers in Purdue Pharma Opioid Deal
Local sources from United States: The New York Times, National Review. UK coverage: BBC. In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has rejected a crucial part of the bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of Oxycontin, that would have shielded the Sackler family from future lawsuits related to…
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Argentina Approves Milei’s Basic Law and Fiscal Reforms
Local sources from Argentina: FRANCE 24 Español, ámbito.com. UK coverage: Bloomberg. In a historic session in the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, President Javier Milei’s Basic Law project and fiscal reforms were approved, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic and political landscape. The Basic Law, a mega-reform aimed at…
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Bolivia’s Peaceful Transition of Power: A Shift Towards Democracy in Latin America
Local sources from Argentina: ámbito.com, BBC.com. UK coverage: Financial Times. Bolivia, a country with a turbulent history of political instability and numerous coup attempts, has recently witnessed a remarkable change in its political landscape. Former President Evo Morales was forced to resign amid allegations of electoral fraud, but instead of…
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Kenya’s Youth Protest Movement Faces Crossroads as Future is Considered
Local sources from Kenya: The Guardian, The Guardian. UK coverage: Sky News. The funeral of 19-year-old Ibrahim Wanjiku, who was shot while protesting in Nairobi, highlights the impact of recent deadly protests in Kenya. Wanjiku’s best friend and neighbor, Eugene, mourns his loss and expresses his reluctance to continue protesting…
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