BOLIVIA
Blockade crisis chokes the economy
Bolivia faces a severe crisis due to road blockades promoted by farmers demanding an end to the “judicial persecution” against Evo Morales. With routes cut off, the main cities are cut off, causing shortages and increases in the prices of the basic basket. Since October 14, economic losses have exceeded $81 million, further complicating the situation in a country already facing. / 24 HOURS
FRANCE
Heartbreaking testimony at trial
Gisèle Pelicot, 71, finally appeared before the court in Avignon, France. In her speech she declared: “I am a completely destroyed woman.” For years, her husband drugged her to allow dozens of men to rape her, in a case that highlights sexist violence and chemical submission. In her testimony, Pelicot expressed her determination to empower other women, stating that the shame should not fall on the victims. / AFP
BRAZIL
Complaint unleashes family tragedy
In Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, a 45-year-old man, after kidnapping his family, murdered his father, his brother and a police officer, before being killed by security forces. The attack, which also left his mother and sister-in-law injured, began after a complaint from the father about the son’s violence. Armed with pistols and shotguns, the attacker resisted for more than nine hours, rejecting negotiations. The police are investigating the motives behind the crime. / AFP
PORTUGAL
Protests break out after shooting
Lisbon faces unrest following the death of Odair Moniz, a 43-year-old man from Cape Verde, who was shot dead by police during a confrontation. On the second night of protests, around sixty incidents were recorded, resulting in three arrests and two injured police officers. Vehicles on fire were reported. The organization SOS Racismo questions the violence of the police, pointing out that the event fuels racism in Portugal. / AFP