Human rights court orders reparations for forced sterilisation case in Peru
Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru must pay family of woman who died as a result of forced sterilisation. [Continue Reading]
Peruvian state responsible for mother’s death in forced sterilisation, court rules
Landmark ruling in Celia Ramos case finds 310,000 women, most Indigenous, were targeted in brutal 1990s campaignThe highest human rights court in Latin America condemned Peru on Thursday over the death of its citizen Celia Ramos, who died at the age of 34 in 1997 after undergoing sterilisation “under coercion”.The landmark ruling by the inter-American court of human rights (IACHR) is the first on Peru’s forced sterilisation programme, which operated between 1996 and 2000 and was directed against poor, rural and Indigenous women. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Gold Coast Mayor confirms no ratepayer funds used for visit to Mar-a-Lago with Donald Trump before $1.5 billion development deal
The Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate, has stated that no ratepayer funds were utilized during his recent visit to Mar-a-Lago, where he met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and his son, Eric Trump. This visit occurred just prior to the announcement of a significant $1.5 billion deal orchestrated by Australian property developer David Young, CEO of Altus, to construct a Trump-branded tower in Surfers Paradise, located on the Gold Coast. Mayor Tate clarified in an interview with ABC News that he was not solicited for any promises regarding the approval of the forthcoming development application for the Trump Tower.... [Continue Reading]
Ecuador and US forces launch joint operations to combat drug trafficking and terrorist organizations in Ecuador
In a coordinated effort, Ecuadorean and US forces have initiated operations aimed at combatting drug trafficking in Ecuador. This decisive action, announced by the US military’s Southern Command, is part of a broader strategy to tackle what are termed designated terrorist organizations involved in the drug trade. The announcement comes shortly after Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa clarified that these operations mark a "new phase" in Ecuador's ongoing battle against drug cartels, which have significantly escalated their activities in the region. He emphasized that approximately 70% of the world’s cocaine is currently routed through Ecuador’s extensive port system, highlighting the country's... [Continue Reading]
Ecuador and US Launch Joint Operations to Combat Drug Trafficking and Narco-Terrorism
Recent military actions have unfolded as Ecuador and the United States embark on joint operations targeting drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. The US Southern Command announced these initiatives, designed to counteract the growing violence linked to drug trafficking within Ecuador. This development follows an alarming surge in drug-related crime in Ecuador, primarily fueled by cocaine shipments from neighbouring Colombia and Peru, which constitute about 70 percent of global cocaine production. The offensive signifies a critical escalatory move by both nations in addressing the escalating crisis. The operations commenced shortly after a statement from Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, who emphasized the need... [Continue Reading]
