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Podcast with Jorge Gestoso – Today’s Highlights 

Panama, the nationwide indefinite strike grows stronger. Widespread rejection of Law 462, which seeks to privatize social security and raise the retirement age. Reports of union leaders being killed and protesters facing repression.

Brazil, the Supreme Federal Court has indicted 10 people (9 military officers and 1 police officer) for involvement in a plot to overthrow President Lula and keep Bolsonaro in power. 31 people total indicted so far, including Bolsonaro himself, for crimes like armed conspiracy and attempted coup.

Palestine, 14,000 Palestinian babies could die within 48 hours, warns the UN, if Israel continues to block humanitarian aid from entering Gaza. The international community denounces what they call a genocide, using hunger as a weapon of war.