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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Plans to open a detainee-processing facility in Merrimack, N.H., were scrapped after community protests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The ultimatum has no legal backing but has gained traction through countrywide protests, threats at places where foreigners live or work, and a toxic social media campaign that analysts say has been building for years.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

SpaceX has had protests at its launch complex in Boca Chica, Texas, from local activists who argue that its rocket testing and launches damage the surrounding environment.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

In West Berlin, Rotraut Seidel organized protests against her husband’s harsh sentence.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin