Cuba participates in the World Conference of Education Ministers; protests in Panama; Immigrants ask not to be detained. European countries urge Israel to stop building settlements ›Hilo Directo› Granma

Cuba participates in the World Conference of Education Ministers

The Deputy Minister of Education of Cuba, Eugenio Gonzalez, participated in the World Conference of Ministers of Education on Combating Hate Speech, Through Education, which took place virtually. During the event, Gonzalez highlighted that the Cuban social project, from its political platform, is inclusive in nature, understood as the right to a quality education, free, equitable and accessible to all without any discrimination. (international writing)

Protests continue in Panama

For the second day in a row, the Caribbean province of Colón, in Panama, is witnessing popular protests as a result of the lack of job opportunities, the deterioration of public infrastructure and economic revitalization. The day before, riot police of the National Police attacked protesters, who had closed the main road to Kowloon for about six hours, affecting the entrance to the ports and the local economy. (PL)

Migrants advance through Mexico asking not to be arrested

The international caravan of migrants crossing the state of Chiapas and trying to reach Mexico City in search of a response to their asylum claims expects that its members will not be intercepted by agents of the National Institute of Migration (INM) and the National Mexico. guard. Despite previous complaints, the migrants confirmed to local media that agents of the National Institute and the National Guard continue to practice their detention and deportation, even though they have legal protection to move freely through Mexican territory. (Telesur)

Twelve European countries urge Israel to stop building settlements

Through a statement, the foreign ministries of Germany, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Ireland urged Israel to reverse its decision to build 3,000 new homes in various settlements in the West. West Bank and East Jerusalem (Jerusalem). The memorandum expressed “firm opposition to the policy of expanding settlement settlements in all the occupied Palestinian territories as a violation of international law.” (Hispan TV)