Today's Top Reports
Kenya
Protests against tax increases in Kenya
Kenyan police fired tear gas and arrested demonstrators protesting tax hikes near parliament. The government defends the move as necessary to reduce reliance on external borrowing. Protesters expressed frustration with the rising cost of living. The bill proposing the tax hikes includes provisions such as a motor vehicle tax and the reintroduction of VAT on bread. Despite opposition, the bill is expected to pass due to the ruling party's majority in parliament. The final version of the bill must be passed before June 30. This event took place on 06/18/2024.
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Mexico
Copala Mayor-Elect assassinated
The elected mayor of Copala, Mexico, Salvador Villalva, was shot and killed while returning from Mexico City. The violence in Mexico's recent elections resulted in 37 political candidate killings, making it the most violent in the country's history. Guerrero, where Copala is located, was heavily affected. This event took place on 06/18/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/copala-mayor-elect-assassinated/
North Korea
Russian President Putin arrives in North Korea
President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea to discuss overcoming US-led sanctions and military needs in Ukraine. He was met by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The visit raises concerns about an arms arrangement between North Korea and Russia. This event took place on 06/18/2024.
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Philippines
Chinese forces seize Philippine boats in the South China Sea
Chinese forces seized two Philippine rubber boats delivering supplies to a military outpost in the South China Sea. Filipino navy personnel were injured in a scuffle with Chinese coast guard personnel. The Chinese coast guard claimed the Philippines was responsible for the collision. The United States warned it is obligated to defend the Philippines. There are concerns that territorial disputes in the South China Sea could escalate into a larger conflict between the US and China. This event took place on 06/18/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/chinese-forces-seize-philippine-boats-in-the-south-china-sea/
Thailand
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted and arraigned on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy. Despite being ousted from power 18 years ago, Thaksin remains influential in Thai politics as the unofficial power behind the ruling party. He turned himself in to prosecutors and was granted bail. Thaksin returned to Thailand last year after serving a corruption-related sentence in a hospital. This event took place on 06/18/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/former-thai-pm-thaksin-shinawatra-indicted/
Below are all 41 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
