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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lesbos: New case of foot-and-mouth disease – Blockades and protests from livestock farmers against the backdrop of the 'lockdown'

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected on a livestock farm in Lesbos, leading to the culling of animals and protests from farmers against the government's lockdown measures.

Mar 22 • 08:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who was 'Farsa Wale Baba'? Violence erupted in Mathura after his death

After the death of Chandrashekhar, known as 'Farsa Wale Baba', violent protests erupted in Mathura, leading to blockades and clashes with police.

Mar 22 • 06:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Cuba experienced its second power outage of the week on Saturday

Cuba faced a significant power outage on Saturday, affecting over 10 million people, due to issues related to fuel blockades imposed by the U.S.

Mar 22 • 05:37 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump 'takes it out' on Cuba: Lifts restrictions on Russian crude... but excludes Havana

The U.S. Treasury has excluded Cuba from temporary sanctions relief on Russian crude while the island faces a severe energy crisis further worsened by U.S. oil blockades.

Mar 20 • 15:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CNTE begins third day of blockades and marches in CDMX: What streets will be closed today?

The CNTE protests continue in Mexico City with significant blockades that will affect major traffic routes on the third day of demonstrations.

Mar 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil, Mexico and even the USA send humanitarian aid delegations to Cuba

Various countries, including Brazil, Mexico, and the USA, are organizing humanitarian aid deliveries to Cuba amid sanctions and oil blockades imposed by Washington.

Mar 20 • 14:03 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Strike of the CNTE in CDMX: What are the teachers asking for and why will they stage a sit-in in Zócalo?

Teachers from the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) will hold a national strike starting March 18th, demanding improvements in pension systems and salaries, with potential blockades in central Mexico City.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Don't Even Think About Going Near Gwanghwamun on Saturday if You're Not Going to See BTS

Seoul is implementing extensive transportation restrictions around Gwanghwamun for BTS's comeback concert on the 21st, including subway station closures and road blockades.

Mar 18 • 02:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Traffic congestion, sabotage, and burning tires during the general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra

The general strike in the Basque Country and Navarra resulted in significant disruptions, including road blockades and incidents involving sabotage, as workers protested for a regional minimum wage.

Mar 17 • 10:41 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Hungary blackmails: Ukraine will only receive 90 billion euros in one case

Hungarian Foreign Minister P. Szijjarto states that Hungary will not support the allocation of 90 billion euros for Ukraine due to ongoing oil transport blockades.

Mar 16 • 15:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: How to Make the Constitution 'Storm-Proof' Against the AfD?

The government of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is seeking measures to protect state institutions from potential blockades by the AfD ahead of upcoming elections, amidst a lack of support from the CDU.

Mar 16 • 13:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Medicine shortages warning after Iran blockades Strait of Hormuz

Pharmacists in the UK are warning of potential medicine shortages due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for pharmaceutical ingredients.

Mar 16 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Anchieta-Imigrantes System will have blockades for maintenance work; check it out

The Anchieta-Imigrantes System in Brazil will undergo maintenance resulting in road blockades from November 16 to November 22, 2023.

Mar 14 • 20:53 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade Iran blockade

Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly using signals indicating Chinese ownership to avoid Iranian blockades.

Mar 13 • 12:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shipping Industry Tensions Rise Amid Widening Middle East Conflict... HMM Temporarily Halts Shipping Reservations to the Region

South Korean shipping company HMM has temporarily halted new reservations for shipping in the Middle East due to increased operational risks from war and blockades.

Mar 12 • 01:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blockades at AICM today March 11: Which access points will be affected? Alternate routes

Taxi drivers are blocking access to the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) in protest against app-based ride-sharing services.

Mar 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
World

Oil prices could surge to $200 a barrel, Iran warns as war stretches on

Iran's military warns that oil prices may rise to $200 a barrel due to ongoing attacks and blockades affecting energy supplies.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dismantling of walkway at risk of collapse on Avenida Júlio César in Belém causes disruptions and drivers breach blockades

Traffic in Belém is severely disrupted due to the dismantling of a walkway deemed at risk of collapse on Avenida Júlio César, with some drivers breaching barriers.

Mar 11 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protests cause blockades on BR-101 and BR-405 in RN

Protests by the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) are blocking two federal highways in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, highlighting women's issues and environmental concerns.

Mar 9 • 10:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘We were scared, today we toast’: Vallarta returns to normal; wine festival generates 80 million pesos in revenue

Following a federal operation and subsequent narco-blockades in Puerto Vallarta, the city is resuming normal life with a wine festival that is expected to generate significant revenue.

Mar 6 • 18:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Anti-abortion group wants to prevent another blockade of the march. In Prague, they have planned twenty different routes

An anti-abortion group in Prague is organizing a march with various routes to avoid previous blockades from pro-choice protesters.

Mar 2 • 15:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Teachers' strike live: what time is the march to Congress and what is the map of blockades

In Argentina, a teachers' strike is affecting the start of the 2026 school year across 16 provinces, with unions leading a march to Congress and outlining their demands.

Mar 2 • 13:13 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Digital Lifeline: A Guide to Technical Resilience and Overcoming Blockades in Times of War

The article discusses how modern wars extend into cyberspace, with internet blackouts becoming a strategic weapon used to isolate civilians and disrupt humanitarian efforts.

Mar 1 • 06:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU Support for Ukraine: Orbán and the End of Patience

The article discusses Hungary's Prime Minister Orbán's blockades against EU aid for Ukraine amidst rising tensions with European partners.

Feb 28 • 11:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chaos and incidents on 9 de Julio and Panamericana highways in protests over labor reform and FATE: one of the blockades is led by deputy Del Caño

Protesters blocked 9 de Julio Avenue and the Panamericana Highway in Buenos Aires, demanding action against labor reform and layoffs at FATE, with left-wing deputy Nicolás del Caño leading the demonstration.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Venezuela's president asks Trump to lift sanctions and blockade

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, urges US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions and blockades against the country in a televised address.

Feb 27 • 03:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Violence by 'El Mencho' takes a toll on insurers: 631 vehicles stolen during narco-blockades

Following violent protests over the killing of CJNG leader 'El Mencho', 631 vehicles were reported stolen across Mexico, with Jalisco being the most affected state.

Feb 27 • 00:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Probe Into Plateau Road Killings

Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an investigation into road blockades and killings of travellers in Plateau State following recent violent incidents.

Feb 26 • 10:49 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Transporters affected by the ‘narcoblockades’

National transport workers in Mexico are threatening to go on strike due to security concerns and violence caused by drug-related blockades.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Narco-blockades and violence in Nayarit due to the death of 'El Mencho' leave 5 arrested and 2 killed

Violent incidents in Nayarit following the death of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ led to five arrests and two fatalities.

Feb 26 • 04:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘Bullets passed nearby’: ‘Gallo’ Elizalde was stuck on the road for 28 hours due to blockades after the death of ‘El Mencho’

Francisco 'Gallo' Elizalde was stranded on the highway for over a day due to drug-related blockages following the death of a cartel leader.

Feb 26 • 01:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trump threatens cartels with 'serious consequences' if they harm US citizens during drug blockades

The White House confirmed that no American casualties have been reported amidst the recent violence in Mexico following the death of a cartel leader, while warning that severe repercussions will follow should US citizens be harmed.

Feb 24 • 15:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A tourist city shaken by violence in Mexico

The article discusses the recent outbreak of violence in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, following the death of a cartel leader, which led to road blockades and attacks in the normally safe tourist destination.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'Jalisco is on fire': Narco blockades continue almost 48 hours after the death of 'Mencho'

Violent incidents, including vehicle burnings, persist in Jalisco following the death of prominent drug lord 'Mencho.'

Feb 24 • 04:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Cuban Minister: Accusations Against the USA - Spoke of a 'Humanitarian Catastrophe'

Cuban officials accuse the United States of creating a humanitarian crisis by enforcing energy blockades following the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

El Mencho Killed: Violence Erupts in Mexico, Learn...

Following the death of CJNG leader El Mencho, several states in Mexico have experienced violence, drug blockades, and arson, prompting security forces to be on high alert and the president to call for peace.

Feb 23 • 08:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Mexico: Scenes of complete chaos after the elimination of drug lord El Mencho – The role of the US in the operation

Following the death of drug lord El Mencho in Mexico, violent unrest has erupted across at least 20 states, with major disruptions including vehicle fires and street blockades.

Feb 23 • 05:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

René Franco narrates the narco-blockades in Mexico-Puebla: 'I am on an ADO, another bus is burned'

René Franco witnessed a narco-blockade on the Mexico-Puebla highway following reports of the death of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera.

Feb 23 • 01:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Videos and photos: fires and attacks reported in Mexico after the death of the drug lord 'El Mencho'

Following the death of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho', Mexico experiences widespread chaos with violent attacks and blockades reported in several states.

Feb 22 • 21:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They must take shelter’: US issues travel alert due to narco-blockades in 5 states after the death of ‘El Mencho’

The United States has issued a travel alert for five Mexican states following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', resulting in narco-blockades and urging citizens to stay indoors.

Feb 22 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Death of El Mencho of the CJNG Triggers Blockades and Fires at Various Points in Jalisco

The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a federal operation in Mexico's Jalisco state has led to significant unrest, including blockades and fires.

Feb 22 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Burned cars and blocked streets in several parts of Mexico after the death of the narco boss, 'El Mencho'

The death of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho' has triggered widespread protests and violence across multiple Mexican states, resulting in burning vehicles and road blockades.

Feb 22 • 19:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Photos and videos of the narco-blockades in Puerto Vallarta: ‘The town is stopped, they have already screwed us’

Narco-blockades erupted in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, leading to a state of emergency as authorities response intensifies amid fear.

Feb 22 • 17:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico wakes up with blockades after operation in Jalisco: LIVE Coverage

Several road blockades and incidents of violence have been reported in at least three western states of Mexico following a federal operation in Jalisco.

Feb 22 • 16:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Red Code Activated in Jalisco: There are Narco-blockades in GDL and Vallarta after Operation in Tapalpa

A federal operation in Tapalpa has triggered narco-blockades and violence across Jalisco, leading to the activation of a red code for public safety.

Feb 22 • 15:52 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention. Marches and blockades will cause chaos in Mexico City TODAY February 19 | List of closed streets

Marches and blockades in Mexico City on February 19 are expected to create significant traffic disruptions.

Feb 19 • 12:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Will there be traffic in Mexico City after the suspension of the environmental contingency? TODAY, February 18, eight blockades, two marches, and one ride are expected

Traffic in Mexico City is expected to be heavily impacted today due to several protests and blockades following the suspension of the environmental contingency.

Feb 18 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival alters traffic with temporary blockades in Goiânia; see

Carnival festivities in Goiânia are causing temporary traffic disruptions due to blockades and diversions which will continue until February 17.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Traffic in the region of Litorânea and Beira-Mar avenues is altered during Carnival; see how it is

Traffic adjustments will affect the Litorânea and Beira-Mar avenues in São Luís during Carnival, with various blockades and detours from February 14 to 18.

Feb 14 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From the blockades in Athens the tractors - The 'last card' has fallen, the 'struggle continues'

Greek farmers, fishermen, and livestock breeders have ended their blockades in Athens after 55 days of protests, citing unmet demands for the sustainability of their professions.

Feb 14 • 05:15 UTC

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