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Argentina’s Pension Protests and Colombia’s Escalating Conflict


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In today's episode, we delve into the widespread protests in Argentina sparked by pension reforms and police repression, and the surge of violence in Colombia's northeastern region due to clashes between the ELN and FARC dissidents. We explore the impact on civilians, government responses, and the international implications of these crises. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing issues.

Sources:
https://amnesty.ca/urgent-actions/argentina-protect-older-peoples-pension-rights/
https://lab.org.uk/equality-under-attack-in-argentina/
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2025/04/02/face-masks-at-protests-if-not-now-when/
https://www.koreadailyus.com/argentina-pension-reform-protests/
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2025/03/28/argentina-retirees-dont-jump-turnstiles/
https://en.ultimasnoticias.com.ve/mundo/jubilados-argentinos-sufren-otra-jornada-de-represion-y-violencia/
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2025/04/02/lgbtq-seniors-in-argentina-face-uncertain-future/
https://www.amnesty.org/ar/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AMR1391962025ENGLISH.pdf
https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/reel/DHadza5JN29/?locale=ko-KR
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-01/world/world/Argentina-reports-a-drop-in-poverty-under-President-Milei-but-many-say-life-is-harder/2274907
https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/monthly-forecast/2025-04/colombia-29.php
https://www.riotimesonline.com/greed-and-narcotrafficking-undermine-colombias-peace-process-amid-eln-insurgency/
https://www.fairplanet.org/story/catatumbo-crisis-deepens-marginalisation-of-communities-in-northeast-colombia/
https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/mercosur/greed-and-narcotrafficking-undermine-colombias-peace-process-amid-eln-insurgency/
https://colombiaone.com/2025/04/01/colombia-eln-negotiations-petro/
https://www.abcolombia.org.uk/urgent-alert-from-cajibio/
https://colombiaone.com/2025/04/03/colombia-bogota-indigenous-protests/
https://thecitypaperbogota.com/big-picture/over-1200-ndigenous-protesters-occupy-bogotas-plaza-de-bolivar/
https://www.msf.org/worsening-conflict-leaves-tens-thousands-without-essential-care-colombia
https://en.unav.edu/web/global-affairs/sin-paz-total-recrudecimiento-de-la-violencia-en-colombia-durante-el-gobierno-petro
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