In collaboration with the democratic and popular press in Bogota, a video and some images were shared on the development of the 1st of May, the international day of the working class.
Peru ends the first half of 2026 with 25.7% of its population living in poverty, according to the most recent report from the National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). This figure represents more than 8.8 million people unable to fully meet their basic needs.
Anti-government combative protests erupted in La Paz, capital of Bolivia, on Monday 18th of May as demonstrators clashed with riot police and demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who has been President for only six months so far.
Indonesian translation of the ICL Statement for the 1st of May
Colombia: Combative 1st of May in Bogotá
AND – Analysis: Millions in Peru Face Poverty and Hunger, Exposing the Crisis of the Old State
Bolivia: La Paz Blockaded as Combative Clashes Erupt in the City