Posted on September 6, 2009 by gotbrooklyn
Tens of thousands of people have marched through the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, in rival demonstrations for and against President Hugo Chavez.
Opponents held a rally against what they called the president’s growing authoritarianism.
They were concerned about an education law they fear could lead to socialist indoctrination in schools.
Meanwhile, one government minister told Chavez supporters that 29 [...]
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Posted on September 4, 2009 by gotbrooklyn
Protests against Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez have got under way in several cities across Latin America.The demonstrations were organised by Colombian activists after Mr Chavez criticised Colombia for allowing US forces access to seven military bases.Organisers used social networking sites to set up “No more Chavez” protests.President Chavez’s supporters have also turned out to show [...]
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Posted on March 1, 2009 by gotbrooklyn
Thousands of opponents of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s illegal-immigration policies held their “March to Stop the Hate” in downtown Phoenix on Saturday.
via Thousands march against Arpaio in Phoenix.
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