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Protests in Tbilisi, Georgia turned violent as riot police used water cannons, tear gas, and pepper spray to disperse opposition demonstrators attempting to storm the presidential palace during municipal elections, amid accusations against the government of authoritarianism and pro-Russia policies, with injuries reported among security personnel and protesters.
Thousands of protesters in Georgia attempted to storm the presidential palace during local elections, leading to police using water cannons and pepper spray; the protests reflect ongoing tensions over democratic backsliding, EU integration delays, and Russian influence, with notable support from Belarusian opposition figures.
Argentine politician Javier Milei is facing the reality of his country's dependence on China as he takes on his new role. The presidential palace in Buenos Aires serves as a constant reminder of Argentina's close ties with China, highlighting the challenges Milei will need to navigate in the realm of global relations.
Peruvian police raided the government palace and President Dina Boluarte's home in search of luxury watches, following an investigation into her reported ownership of at least 14 Rolexes. Boluarte denies any wrongdoing, attributing her possessions to hard work. The raid has sparked controversy, with allies defending her and criticizing the excessive nature of the search. This incident adds to Peru's history of political instability and corruption allegations, with recent presidents facing impeachment, accusations, and trials related to malfeasance.
Haitian gangs launched a coordinated assault on government buildings in Port-au-Prince, including the Presidential Palace, the Interior Ministry, and a police headquarters, prompting intense gunfire and large explosions. The attack, part of a larger rebellion, resulted in around a dozen gang fighters killed and a state of emergency declared. The U.S. State Department is urging American citizens to leave Haiti due to the escalating gang violence.
Protesters in Mexico City rammed a truck into the presidential palace, demanding answers for the 43 college students who went missing in 2014. The demonstrators, partially masked, chanted for the return of the missing students as they breached the building's door with a state electricity company pickup truck. While some managed to enter the building, they were stopped by military police before reaching the president's news conference. The disappearance of the students led to a state coverup and abuses during the investigation, and President López Obrador, who had promised an honest investigation, stated it would not be complete before he leaves office this year.
A dramatic standoff occurred at the Presidential Palace in Poland as former Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski declared himself a "political prisoner" and went on a hunger strike to protest his arrest for abuse of power. The incident escalated the ousted Law and Justice party's campaign to resist the transfer of power after losing its parliamentary majority in October, casting the election winners as illegitimate usurpers. The standoff ended peacefully after police officers entered the building and took Kaminski and a former aide into custody.
Polish police arrest two MPs, former interior minister and deputy interior minister, inside the presidential palace in Warsaw for abuse of power, leading to political turmoil between the Law and Justice (PiS) party and the new pro-EU coalition. The men, elected PiS MPs, refused to recognize the court's decision due to a pardon from President Andrzej Duda, leading to a standoff. The new government's changes to state media have also raised concerns, with accusations of an attack on the rule of law and hypocrisy.
Polish police arrested two MPs who were hiding in the presidential palace under the protection of President Andrzej Duda after being sentenced to prison terms for abuse of power, escalating the battle between Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The arrests highlight the struggle to restore the country's justice system and align with EU democratic rules. The MPs' disputed verdict and refusal to acknowledge their convictions have led to a constitutional crisis, with the new government seeking to take control of institutions previously held by the nationalist Law and Justice Party.
Two Polish lawmakers, previously ordered by a court to go to prison, were arrested at the presidential palace, sparking a conflict between the nationalist president and the new pro-European government. Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused President Andrzej Duda of obstructing justice, escalating tensions in a period of cohabitation where the government and president are from different political camps. The accusations against the lawmakers, Mariusz Kaminski and Maciej Wasik, are the latest in a series of conflicts, with Kaminski previously pardoned by Duda in 2015 before being convicted of abuse of power.
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in Niamey, which has been blocked off by military vehicles. Ministries near the palace have also been blocked off, and staff inside the palace have been unable to access their offices. The situation remains unclear, but the presidency stated that Bazoum and his family are safe. This comes less than a month after Nigeria's president called for swift action against insecurity and coups in the region. Niger is a key ally to Western powers in the fight against the Sahel region's rebel uprising.
Soldiers in Niger have blockaded the presidential palace and several ministries in the capital, Niamey, but it is unclear if this is an attempt to seize power. President Mohamed Bazoum is safe in his residence with his family, and talks are underway to resolve the situation. Former presidents are also involved in the negotiations. Niger has a history of coups and is currently facing challenges from jihadist campaigns.
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard have blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, blocking access to the palace and nearby ministries. It is unclear if President Mohamed Bazoum is inside. This incident resembles previous military takeovers in neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, which were driven by frustrations over the failure to address the Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region. Niger is a key ally to Western powers in the fight against the insurgency, and France has previously deployed troops to the country. Bazoum's election marked the first democratic transition of power in Niger, a country that has experienced multiple military coups since gaining independence from France in 1960.