Protesters in Ecuador blocked the Pan-American highway with fallen trees and tire fires as they began a strike against rising gas prices. The demonstrators are urging the government to freeze gas prices at 2020 costs. Ecuador president Guillermo Lasso is gradually increasing gas prices to align them with international prices. Unions, social organizations and indigenous... Continue Reading →
ITALIANS PROTESTING HEALTH SCREENING SYSTEM
Italians are protesting the government's introduction of a health screening system known as "GreenPass" in Rome. Beginning Oct. 15, all public and private workers must have a digital COVID-19 health certificate, or face fines and lose employment. Demonstrators say the system impleads their freedoms. Italy and other governments with similar systems say the certificate is... Continue Reading →
