POLICE

Night of terror in Colombia due to police repression

Published on: May 23, 2021
11:22

Bogota, May 23 (Prensa Latina) More than 40 Colombians were injured after strong repression by the Mobile Anti-Disturbances Squadron (ESMAD) against peaceful protesters, in Portal de la Resistencia (Portal of Resistance) in Bogota, several sources reported on Sunday.

Mobilizations in Colombia still ongoing with no solution in sight

Published on: May 21, 2021
14:47

Bogotá, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The massive protests in Colombia against the government of Ivan Duque continue without any possible agreements for a way out of the crisis in sight.

Brazilian minister of environment suspected of timber smuggling

Published on: May 19, 2021
17:37

Brasilia, May 19 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Police (PF) of Brazil on Wednesday raided the offices of the Ministry of Environment and Minister Ricardo Salles's home, as part of an investigation into corruption and illegal timber exports.

Colombia to denounce police violence against women

Published on: May 14, 2021
15:26

Bogota, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of Colombians will return to the streets on Friday to protest and demand justice for the excess of public force against peaceful demonstrations, and particularly against sexual abuse in this context.

Large police deployment for elections in Chile

Published on: May 11, 2021
13:03

Santiago,Chile, May 11 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean police will deploy more than 13,500 officers to guarantee safety during the important elections to be held over the weekend, local media reported on Tuesday.

French PM toughens penalties for police and gendarmes’ aggressors

Published on: May 11, 2021
08:49

Paris, May 11 (Prensa Latina) French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Tuesday announced the toughening of sanctions for those guilty of attacks against police and gendarmes forces, in a context marked by the killing of an police officer in Avignon.

Hundreds injured in clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police

Published on: May 10, 2021
11:00

Ramallah, May 10 (Prensa Latina) A climate of revolt reigns in East Jerusalem on Monday due to increasing violence and clashes between Palestinians and Israeli police, with more than 200 demonstrators injured, according to medical sources.

Pakistan is concerned about seizure of uranium in India

Published on: May 8, 2021
10:33

Islamabad, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Pakistan expressed concern on Saturday about reports on the Indian police's seizure of more than seven kilograms of uranium.

Police officers attack reporters in Colombia

Published on: May 7, 2021
14:16

Bogota, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Violence continues in Colombia and it targets reporters, Maria Camila Diaz, reporter of the work group at WRadio, denounced on Friday.

Child abuse prevails in Puerto Rican homes

Published on: April 30, 2021
09:08

San Juan, Apr 30 (Prensa Latina) 85% of child abuse cases in Puerto Rico happen at home or by people close to minors, a study revealed today.

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