social unrest
Coverage of social unrest in the Nexus archive.
- Iran signals gas price hike as fuel crisis looms
Iranian authorities plan to increase gasoline prices to reduce fuel consumption, but the move could trigger social unrest amid existing economic hardships for many households.
- ‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Public anger in Venezuela is growing over the government's response to twin earthquakes that killed nearly 4,500 people. A grieving mother publicly berated the son of former president Nicolás Maduro, who faced hostile reactions during a visit to a social housing project named after Hugo Chávez.
- Rodríguez defends Venezuela’s emergency earthquake response as number of bodies expected to soar
Venezuela’s interim president defends the country’s emergency response to twin earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people, despite public anger over the government’s handling of the 24 June disaster. The president claims the situation will not lead to social unrest despite criticism of the US-backed administration’s initial response.
- Venezuela leader vows ‘no social unrest here’ as earthquakes death toll passes 3,000
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, vowed there would be no social unrest following earthquakes that killed over 3,000 people and caused widespread destruction, particularly in La Guaira. The June 24 earthquakes left thousands homeless and missing, with Rodriguez emphasizing 'deep social solidarity' in the aftermath.
- AP photographer captures the aftermath of two earthquakes in Venezuela
AP photographer Matias Delacroix captured a photo of a damaged apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela, two days after an earthquake. The image highlights a single illuminated room amid darkness, symbolizing hope in the aftermath of the disaster.
- Cambodian Supreme Court upholds incitement of opposition politician in politically charged case
Cambodia's Supreme Court upheld the incitement conviction of Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, after he met with villagers displaced by government projects. The court suspended his prison sentence but banned him from politics for five years and restricted his travel for three years, a decision viewed as part of PM Hun Manet's government efforts to suppress criticism.
- Iran at war: Stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the Iran war began, the Islamic Republic appears stable, but economic strain, social unrest, and growing repression indicate deeper instability.
- Bolivia in crisis: Social unrest, demands for president to resign escalate
Bolivia is experiencing escalating social unrest as protests spiral out of control. President Rodrigo Paz faces growing demands to resign amid the crisis.