Disappearances in Mexico have surged by 200% over the past decade, with over 130,000 people currently considered missing or disappeared, according to The Guardian. This alarming increase comes as drug cartels expand their operations, contributing to a climate of fear and uncertainty. Meanwhile, in Argentina, economic hardship has led many residents to take out loans to cover basic necessities, and in Bangladesh, the interim leader is stepping down to make way for a new government.
The Guardian reported that the surge in disappearances has left families like that of Ángel Montenegro, a 31-year-old construction worker who vanished in August 2022, desperately seeking answers. Demonstrations demanding justice for the missing, such as the 43 students from Ayotzinapa, have become a common sight in Mexico City.
Across the globe, economic struggles are also impacting citizens. Al Jazeera reported that in Argentina, the financial strain has become so severe that residents are increasingly relying on loans to afford daily needs. Diego Nacasio, a salesman, shared with Al Jazeera that he and his wife, who also works full-time, find their salaries depleted by the middle of the month, forcing them to seek extra jobs.
In other news, Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, announced his resignation to allow the newly elected government to take over, as reported by Al Jazeera. Yunus made the announcement in a farewell broadcast to the nation.
Additionally, supporters of Alexey Navalny gathered at his Moscow grave to mourn him two years after his death in an Arctic penal colony, as reported by Al Jazeera. Five European countries have stated that Navalny was poisoned with dart frog toxin, a claim Russia denies, attributing his death to natural causes.
Finally, Israel is taking steps to tighten its control over the occupied West Bank, according to Al Jazeera. The Israeli government approved a move to reactivate land registration in the area for the first time since 1967, which could lead to Israel gaining ownership of vast swaths of land Palestinians hoped would be part of their future state.
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