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Episode #24 - The Anti-Bitcoin Protests in El Salvador

El Salvador made BitCoin a legal tender in 2021, and the citizens were unhappy about it. They believed that it would corrupt their economy and ruin their businesses. This anger caused El Salvador to break out in protests that would continue over the course of several months. This podcast digs deeper into the information behind why citizens were upset and if the protests were successful or not.

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BBC article  

Youtube video  

Bitcoin chart

Yahoo Finance

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Episode #23 - Slipper Protest in Belarus

Hundreds of protestors came wielding slippers, protesting against President Lukashenko and his decision to run for the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. Protestors came to "squish" the man they nicknamed "the cockroach." This episode digs deeper into what went on during the Slipper Uprising in Belarus. 

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Episode #22 - Nigerian Police Brutality Protest

Nigeria has been the victim of police brutality for many years now. The #EndSars Protest came about in 2020 and technically ended in 2020, but the movement is alive and active. 

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Episode #15 - Mexican Economy Protests

Thousands of Mexican immigrants demand better rights and conditions after a deadly fire in an immigration detainment center where over 40 migrants were killed in an avoidable fire. Hindered by Mexican authorities, the protesters sought reforms for the implicated immigration agency.

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To read more about Marisol Chávez's work, you can read her articles:

el-paso-las-cruces-army-veteran-deported-to-juarez-mexico-becomes-u-s-citizen

 ‘They’re killing us’: anger grows after deadly fire at Mexican migrant center

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Episode #17 - Teacher Wage Protests in Portugal

In Portugal, recent teacher wage protests have sparked a significant social movement as educators in the public school system demand fair pay for their important role in shaping the future. Over 100,000 teachers across the country have united to voice their concerns about low salaries, poor working conditions, and the lack of value people are giving their profession. The protests reflect the pivotal role teachers play in nurturing and educating the next generation, highlighting the need for changes to their salary so that they can afford to live.

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Season 5, Episode 13 - Rising Cost of Living In Spain Protests

Thousands of citizens in Spain protest to stop the skyrocketing inflation in their housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, and more. These protesters hoped this would convince the government to help them so they could continue to save their money and pay all of their bills.

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Euro news 'I an't save money': Spain's supermarket inflation hits all-time high

English News: Ukraine conflict pushes the cost of living in Spain further

Reuters 12-moth inflation rises to 2.6% in August, driven by fuel

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Episode #18 - Georgia Journalist Murder Protest

Hundreds of Georgians take to the streets, protesting over the death of the journalist Alexandar Lashkarava after being beaten severely by anti-LGBTQ+ protesters on July 5, 2021. Protesters protest near Georgia capitol, calling on authorities to punish those responsible.

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Episode #21 - Hungary Teacher Protest - Part 2

The teachers in Hungary have been protesting since the beginning of 2022 to get better wages and working conditions. The team focuses on the teachers' perspective and the revenge law in part two of The Getting Into Good Trouble podcast. 

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-Euro News Updates 

-Hungarian Protest 

-Revenge Bill Article

-Teachers Protesting for Better Wages

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Episode #19 - South Korean Crowd Crush Protest

A little over a year has passed since the tragic Halloween Crush in Seoul, South Korea, and we still have people protesting for the answers to questions that, if acted on beforehand, could’ve prevented the tragedy greatly.

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Episode #16 - Peruvian Anti-Government Protest

In recent years, the Peruvian government has been riddled with corruption. Thousands of Peruvians flooded the streets in protest when Vice President Dina Boluarte took office. Many have died, and yet the protests have hardly been heard of. 

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Episode #20 - Brexit Protest - Part 2

The United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020. In this episode, we discuss the background and effects of Brexit, post-Brexit laws and agreements, and how public opinion has changed since part 1 of the podcast aired in Season 1(Episode 4).

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Haitian Gang Violence

The country of Haitian is crumbling under the weight of more than 200 gangs, all of whom are actively fighting for power. Civilians of Haiti are fed up and protesting gang violence all around Haiti, pleading with the government to do something about it.

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Unveiling The Mongolian “Do Your Job” Protests

Thousands of Mongolian adolescents protest against the government for their lack of action to fix some of their country's most pressing issues.

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Iranian Schoolgirl Poisoning Protests

From November 2022 to March 2023, about 7,000 Iranian school girls were mysteriously poisoned. Uncertainty surrounding this situation has fueled anti-government protests led by parents, students, and teachers.

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Further Resources:

Iran: Deliberate poisoning of schoolgirls further evidence of continuous violence against women and girls

Mass Poisoning of Schoolgirls in Iran.

Parents protest over suspected poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls

https://twitter.com/i/status/1597715972022226946 

What’s changed in Iran? | Start Here

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South Korean Teacher Protests

Tens of thousands of teachers in South Korea are protesting the accusations of child abuse from the parents of students in their education system. Teachers are outraged by the suicide of a 23-year-old teacher after receiving accusations of child abuse and hope to strike change in their country.

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Nahel Merzouk Protests in France

Violent French protests broke out following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy of Algerian and Moroccan descent in the Paris suburbs. This episode dives into the background of what happened in the shooting and what really sparked the protests.

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Covid Restrictions in Romania

Many Romanians, Germans, Serbians, and many citizens of Eastern Europe come together, violently protesting to demolish the COVID-19 restrictions that kill their jobs, flights, curfew, and many more. When will these restrictions be put down? How did the restrictions effect life in Romania? And why were these protests so notorious?

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Anti-Rape Protests in Bangladesh
Rape and sexual assault is a huge problem in Bangladesh. This episode digs deeper on the protests on this issue, discussing the start of the protests and much more. 

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Anti-Immigration Protests in France

In this episode, we dive into the case of a twelve-year-old girl found murdered and dumped in a plastic bin in Paris. The suspect, in this case, is an illegal immigrant, igniting a heated debate in France about immigration policies and the need for stricter regulations. Join us as we explore this incident's complexities and broader implications.

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Canadian Sikh’s Protests Against India

Anti-India protests break out once again, this time in Canada. The protests were started by the Sikh religion for a homeland have significantly increased since the murder of one of their leaders. In this episode, the group learns more about the history and next steps in the protest.

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Resources:

-Extremists ‘given operating space in Canada,’ says Indian Prime Minister

-Why doesn’t India approve of the call for a land for the Sikhs (Khalistan)

-Who was Hardeep Singh Nijjar

-How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

-Simmering tensions between India and Canada not to imperil trade and investments

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