Tag: Hate speech
Argentine Professionals Request Psychiatric Evaluation of President Milei
They requested a multidisciplinary commission of scientists that can evaluate his personality traits and degree of violence. On Tuesday, the media outlet ElDiarioAr reported that a group of psychiatrists and psychologists requested a psychological evaluation of Argentine President Javier Milei. RELATED: Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrant Against Javier Milei “Several psychologists and mental health professionals are […]
September 24, 2024
Social Media’s Fake News and Hate Speech Fuel Racism in Europe
In Spain, most hate messages target people from North Africa and contain Islamophobic rhetoric. Racist misinformation spreads quickly on social media, fueled by extremists who criminalize immigration and falsely attribute murders and other crimes to foreigners, as has recently happened in Spain and the United Kingdom. RELATED: Anti-Racism Protesters Take to Streets in UK After […]
August 25, 2024
Venezuelan National Assembly to Approve Laws Against Hate Speech
The Law Against Hatred will regulate the operation of social media, something that already happens in over 70 countries. On Monday, the president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Jorge Rodriguez, indicated that lawmakers are pushing forward provisions aimed at combating the spread of hatred, terrorism, and fascist expressions in the country. RELATED: Venezuelan President Leads […]
August 13, 2024
Venezuelan President Maduro Rejects Right-Wing’s Racist Comments
‘Our victory in the elections on July 28 is a guarantee of peace, tranquility, and respect for the people,” he said. On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro condemned the hateful messages from the right-wing opposition amid the political campaign leading up to the presidential elections on July 28. RELATED: President Maduro Affirms That Venezuela Is […]
July 16, 2024
Jail Awaits Neo-Nazi Who Called for Women’s Forced Prostitution
On Tuesday, the Criminal Court of Lisbon sentenced far-right extremist Mario Machado to two years and 10 months in prison for inciting hatred on social media, where he called for the “forced prostitution” of left-wing women. RELATED: Germany Arrests Far-Right Activists for Attempted Kidnapping The sentence from the Portuguese judges also includes Ricardo Pais, who […]