Anarchists protest against tourist invasion in Spain

Anarchists protest against tourist invasion in Spain

An anti-tourism campaign in Spain hopes to discourage tourists from visiting the country. Masked men of the leftist youth movement Arran Jovent slashed tires of a tourist bus in Barcelona. In another stunt, several protesters climbed yachts in Mallorca and threw confetti at tourists in a restaurant. The group called the protests not vandalism, but self-defence. They said locals are driven out of tourist hot spots and suffer from terrible living conditions. A demonstration is planned in San Sebastian on August 17 by another left-wing group. Aug 5, 2017
Venezuela: Inauguration of constituent assembly sparks new protests

Venezuela: Inauguration of constituent assembly sparks new protests

Venezuela has inaugurated the new legislative superbody elected last week. The 545-member constituent assembly has been condemned by governments across Latin America, the U.S. and EU. Opposition protesters clashed again with security forces in Caracas. They believe the assembly endangers Venezuelas democratic freedoms. The all-powerful body may decide to dissolve the opposition-run congress and will rewrite the constitution, giving the ruling Socialist Party vast new powers. Aug 5, 2017