Eduardo Luna OGU
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Chile President’s Constitutional Reform Project Criticized as Illiberal by Entire Political Spectrum
Chilean President José Antonio Kast has presented a constitutional reform project that would allow him to decree a state of exception alone, without Congress approval. The proposal has caused an…
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Between Morocco and Spain, the Ceuta Crisis Revives Border Dispute
Nearly a month has passed since mass crossings into Ceuta. This city is a Spanish territory in North Africa. On July 30 and 31, more than 70,000 people from Morocco…
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Dakar’s Beaches, Polluted and Littered with Plastic, Victims of the City’s Growth
As heat and rains sweep Senegal through October, Dakar’s beaches draw families and surfers, but also a tide of plastic and wastewater from the sprawling capital. In coastal neighborhoods, the…
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French Mayor Threatens Resignation Over Lithium Battery Storage Project
In the tiny commune of Dambron, population 95, a German energy company’s plan to install 120 stationary lithium-ion batteries has ignited fierce opposition. The mayor now threatens to resign if…
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Sierra Leone Slum Dwellers Trapped by Rising Ocean and Floodwaters
In Freetown, Sierra Leone, residents of coastal slums like Kroo Bay and Susan’s Bay are trapped between the rising Atlantic Ocean and torrents of rain and wastewater that cascade from…
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Syrian Kurds Announce Dissolution of Their Armed Forces
Syrian Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi announced on August 25, 2026, the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This powerful Kurdish-led military had defeated the Islamic State group. The announcement…
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Declining Amou-Daria River Threatens Food Security in Uzbekistan
The Amou-Daria, Central Asia’s largest river, is experiencing a significant reduction in flow, endangering rice production in Uzbekistan’s Khorezm region. This river originates in the glaciers of Tajikistan and flows…
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French Left Unites Around Climate Action
The main French left-wing parties have placed the fight against climate change at the heart of their political platforms. La France Insoumise (LFI) led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the Greens, and…