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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Politics Rundown: Thousands storm Brazil’s capital buildings

Protestors, many clad in the yellow soccer jerseys of Brazil's national team, descend on the nation's capital.
Biden travels to Mexico for a summit and Republicans elect Kevin McCarthy Speaker of the House.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief • January 9, 2023

Thousands of protestors stormed government buildings in Brasilia, Brazil’s capital city, on Sunday, Jan. 8, one week after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered federal authorities to dismantle a tent camp in Brasilia filled with supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. The pro-Bolsonaro...

The U.S. must support democracy in Hong Kong

People in Hong Kong protest in fear of Chinese oppression.
America must continue to support the Hong Kong protesters and condemn the human rights violations committed by Hong Kong police.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • December 2, 2019

Since entering its current “one country, two systems” relationship with China, Hong Kong has had an adversarial relationship with the mainland. According to the Guardian, the most recent protests, sparked by the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation Bill,...