- 15 opponents detained during the beginning of the electoral campaign were released; Espacio Público denounced 41 violations of freedom of expression in June; rains caused the collapse of a bridge between Apure and Táchira; Inaesin denounced that there were 30 labor conflicts in Venezuela in June
On Friday, July 5, the non-governmental organization (NGO) Foro Penal reported on the release of 15 opposition members detained during the start of the electoral campaign.
The NGO Espacio Público reported 41 violations of freedom of expression, while Inaesin reported that there were 30 labor conflicts in Venezuela, both in the month of June.
It was also learned that the rains recorded in the country caused the collapse of a bridge connecting the states of Apure and Táchira.
In another area, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned regarding talc as a “possibly carcinogenic” product.
And in sports, Spain made it to the semi-finals and Germany was eliminated from Euro 2024.
Below are the most important news of the day:
1. 15 opposition members detained during the start of the electoral campaign were released
Gonzalo Himiob, vice president of the NGO Foro Penal, reported on July 5 regarding the release of 15 opposition members detained during protests related to the start of the election campaign.
Through his social media account X (formerly Twitter), Himiob reported that on July 4, four arrests were recorded in the state of Táchira, four in Lara, four in Nueva Esparta and three in Miranda.
The vice president of the Penal Forum added that trucks and sound equipment belonging to the people detained in three of the states (with the exception of Miranda) were seized by the authorities.
The NGO Espacio Público reported that 41 violations of freedom of expression were recorded in Venezuela in June, one more than those recorded in May.
According to the report, the perpetrators include six public institutions, five security forces and two officials, as well as two groups sympathetic to the government.
Espacio Público highlighted that at least 16 journalists were victims of violations of freedom of expression, as well as six citizens, two cameramen or technicians and one media outlet.
3. Rains caused the collapse of a bridge between Apure and Táchira
Venezuelan Transport Minister Ramón Velásquez said that the bridge between the states of Apure and Táchira collapsed as a result of heavy rains in the early hours of July 5.
The structure is located on the El Nulita River, which connects the town of El Nula, in Apure, with the town of El Piñal, in Táchira.
Velásquez, who shared photos showing the bridge collapsed over the river, said that due to this fact, pedestrian and vehicle traffic will remain restricted until the repair work is carried out.
The Institute for Advanced Trade Union Studies (Inaesin) revealed on July 5 that during the second quarter of 2024, the Observatory of Labor Conflicts and Trade Union Management recorded 155 labor conflicts.
According to the report, 30 of the protests were recorded in June, with the education sector accounting for 50% of the protests. This total figure represents a decrease of 39 compared to those recorded in May.
Inaesin attributed the decrease in the number of complaints to the proximity of the presidential elections on July 28, due to the fact that workers supported the calls to form working groups for the electoral campaigns.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the WHO, said on July 5 that talc, a natural mineral widely used in cosmetics and baby products, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.”
According to the analysis carried out by 29 international experts of the agency, which will be published in the specialized magazine The Lancet Oncology Next year, numerous studies point to an increase in cases of ovarian cancer in women when talcum powder is used in the perineal region (pubis and anus).
The review panel gives talc the second-highest level of likelihood of causing cancer, the Lyon, France-based agency said in a statement.
France eliminated Portugal on penalties in the Euro 2024 quarter-final match on Friday, July 5. The French team will now face the Spanish national team in the semi-finals on July 9.
In the shoot-out, Ousmane Dembele scored for France (0-1), then Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal (1-1), then Yousouff Fofana to make it 1-2, later Bernardo Silva responded (2-2), the fifth was a perfect shot into the top corner by Jules Koundé (2-3), the sixth was missed by Joao Félix once morest the post (2-3), Bradley Barcola took advantage to give the French team the lead (2-4), Nuno Mendes kept the excitement going (3-4) and Theo Hernández sealed the win: 3-5.
Spain also advanced to the semi-finals with a goal from Mikel Merino in the 119th minute, in extra time, and Germany was eliminated from the tournament.
The tie that reigned on the scoreboard, the result of Dani Olmo’s opening goal in the 51st minute and Florian Wirtz’s last in the 87th minute, changed with the leap and header of Mikel Merino, Spain’s hero in qualifying Luis de la Fuente’s team for the sixth semi-final in its history in the European Championships.
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2024-07-06 00:06:11
