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Peruvians call for popular mobilization against Boluarte’s government

Photo: Escuela Saúl Cantoral

July 3 |

Peruvian social organizations concluded this Sunday in Lima the First National Meeting of Regions and Organized People, space in which they agreed to carry out new days of struggle between July 19 and 28 against the government of the appointed president, Digna Boluarte.

According to reports disseminated through social networks, delegates from all Peruvian regions participated in the meeting, including Puno, Cusco, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ucayali, Pasco and Junin, among others that stood out in the mobilizations carried out since last December 7, which also demanded the release of former President Pedro Castillo.

The participants stressed the urgency of recovering the sovereignty of the people and demanded the exit of Boluarte, the closing of the Congress, a Constituent Assembly, the freedom of the detainees and justice for the civilians murdered by the Army and the Police during the mobilizations.

The new cycle of protests will be called National Day of Permanent Popular Mobilization and will have its epicenter in Lima, where representatives of regional, union and agrarian organizations, among others, will converge.

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It is foreseen that the commands of struggle organized in each province will send delegations of demonstrators to the Peruvian capital, where food, tents, blankets, medicines and other supplies are already being stockpiled.

In the mobilizations, which will coincide with Peruvian Independence Day (July 28), they will also demand that the US troops, whose entry was approved by Congress and the Executive, leave the country.

Previously it was denounced that the arrival in Peru of the first contingents of these troops coinciding with the reactivation of the popular protests is no coincidence.

After the parliamentary coup d’état against Castillo, last December 7, Peru became the scene of massive protests against the Executive of Boluarte, who is held responsible for the deaths of 70 civilians during those mobilizations.

The date of July 19 was not chosen by chance: on that day, in 1977, the Peruvian people staged a strike that put an end to the military government of Francisco Morales Bermudez, who came to power after a coup d’état against Juan Velasco Alvarado.

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Iran rejects negotiations as tensions escalate with United States

Iran has no intention of entering negotiations and will continue to resist, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday night, dismissing recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about possible talks.

Speaking to state television, Araghchi argued that Washington’s call for negotiations reflects a position of weakness. He added that the Islamic Republic seeks to end the war on its own terms, ensuring that such a conflict does not recur in the future.

Meanwhile, the White House issued a stark warning, stating that Trump would “unleash hell” on Iran if it refuses to accept a deal to end the conflict. Despite Tehran’s rejection, U.S. officials maintained that discussions remain ongoing.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reinforced the administration’s position, warning that failure to acknowledge what she described as Iran’s military defeat would result in even stronger action from Washington.

The increasingly aggressive rhetoric from both sides has diminished hopes for a near-term de-escalation in the conflict, which began following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

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As tensions continue to rise, the prospect of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain amid conflicting narratives and escalating threats from both governments.

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Maduro appears again in New York court amid drug trafficking charges

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York federal court on Thursday for the second time since his capture on January 3 during a U.S. military operation in Caracas.

Maduro, 63, and his wife, Cilia Flores, 69, have been held in a detention facility in Brooklyn for nearly three months. Their only previous court appearance took place on January 5, when Maduro declared himself a “prisoner of war” and pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges.

A large police convoy departed the detention center early in the morning, heading toward the federal courthouse in Manhattan, where the hearing was scheduled. Security around the building was reinforced as both supporters and opponents gathered outside.

Among those present was Venezuelan educator Carlos Egana, who expressed frustration and called for justice, reflecting the polarized reactions surrounding the case. At the same time, left-wing activists displayed banners demanding Maduro’s release and criticizing U.S. foreign policy.

Maduro governed Venezuela from 2013 until his removal from power earlier this year. Following his ouster, Delcy Rodríguez assumed the interim presidency, initiating a shift in relations with the United States.

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The former leader faces multiple charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation, and illegal possession of weapons.

During Thursday’s hearing, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. local time, Maduro’s legal team was expected to push for the dismissal of the case, while also addressing disputes over how his legal defense will be financed amid ongoing U.S. sanctions.

His lawyer, Barry Pollack, has argued that restrictions on accessing Venezuelan state funds could affect Maduro’s right to legal representation, adding another layer of complexity to a case with significant political and international implications.

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German president says trust in U.S. leadership is ‘lost’ amid global tensions

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Tuesday that trust between the United States and its Western allies has been “lost,” warning that the damage could persist beyond the presidency of Donald Trump.

“The rupture is very deep, and the loss of trust in U.S. great power policy is significant—not only among its allies, but also, as I observe, globally,” Steinmeier said during a speech in Berlin marking the 75th anniversary of Germany’s Foreign Ministry.

Referring to the future of transatlantic relations, he stated that “there is no return to the situation before January 20, 2025,” the date marking the start of Trump’s second term in the White House.

“Even a future U.S. administration will no longer be able to resume the role of a benevolent hegemon guaranteeing a liberal international order,” added Steinmeier, who previously served as Germany’s foreign minister.

He also criticized the war against Iran, describing it as “contrary to international law” and calling it “a political mistake with serious consequences.”

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“This war is avoidable and unnecessary,” he said.

Although the German presidency is largely ceremonial, Steinmeier’s remarks reflect a broader concern within Germany, aligning with the government’s cautious stance while going further in tone.