Insecurity
Mexico's National Association of Cargo Truckers (Antac) has called for demonstrations and road blockades in April, following Holy Week, due to a lack of measures against roadside extortions, murders, and disappearances, as well as rising gasoline prices. President David Estévez stated the national strike will occur on April 6. He thanked Segob officials for negotiations but highlighted no concrete progress.
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Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez interrupted his preparation for a title fight in 2018 to negotiate the release of his brother Víctor, kidnapped in Jalisco. The boxer paid a ransom after three days of tension, without reporting to authorities due to fears of police collusion. The story came to light years later in an interview.
The Society for Peace Studies and Practice has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify collaborative efforts against insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at their annual conference in Ibadan, the group's president emphasized peacebuilding as a national responsibility requiring multi-stakeholder involvement.
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The Nigerian Movement for Actionable Change staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, demanding the release of 253 pupils abducted from a Catholic school in Niger State. The group called for decisive action against the country's worsening insecurity, including a state of emergency declaration. Protesters urged the government to stop negotiations with bandits and enhance security measures.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt aid to Nigeria and consider military action over the killing of Christians, prompting varied responses from Nigerian leaders and groups. Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke urged the federal government to treat it as a wake-up call for stronger security measures and diplomatic ties. Anambra Governor Charles Soludo dismissed claims of religious genocide in the southeast, noting that Christians are killing Christians there.