Colombia and deaths of over 6,000 by the military: Ex-president asks for forgiveness Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The recent history of Colombia is blighted by massacres committed by the armed forces, right-wing paramilitaries, left-wing forces (FARC), and murky criminal activity that belongs to many shadows. Of course, the criminal acts of…
Protracted problems in Colombia met by deaths from the state apparatus Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Enormous inequality and protracted problems that have blighted Colombia for decades are nothing new. However, recent protests throughout Colombia come from many forces. This includes the perennial poor, the indigenous, the working poor, students, people…
Far-Left Shining Path kills 16 in Peru Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Shining Path in Peru kills in the name of Marxist-Leninism, Maoism, and other ideals. However, it is difficult to know where ideology and criminality end based on past actions. This equally applies to far-right-wing death squads and past…
Little children and staff members killed in machete attack in Brazil Sawako Utsumi and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The town of Saudades, in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil, is in shock after a brutal machete attack. Currently, the motive behind the horrendous attack by an 18-year-old male at a nursery school remains…
Brazil reaches new daily Covid-19 death high: 270,000 deaths Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Brazil reached a new daily death high from coronavirus (Covid-19) in the last 24 hours. This sums up the ongoing crisis in this nation because 270,000 deaths have now been recorded. Therefore, with endless high infection rates,…
Paraguay witnesses major Covid-19 political protests Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) convulsions are hitting countless nations in the realm of deaths, health care issues, limited to non-existent vaccination programs, poverty, unemployment, and other ills. Not surprisingly, these coronavirus convulsions are especially being felt in poorer nations that have…
Extrajudicial killings in Colombia between 2002 and 2008 reach 6,400 people Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The military peace deal to solve the protracted conflict in Colombia was signed in 2016. However, for many families, the peace deal rings hollow because loved ones in vast numbers were killed in extrajudicial killings.…
Two million Covid-19 deaths internationally and little sign of ending Sawako Utsumi and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The grim milestone of two million deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) occurred in the last few hours. Hence, while hope is being put on vaccines that haven’t been fully trialed for long-term effects – nor is the longevity…
One Million Covid-19 deaths and infections remain high Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is now responsible for one million confirmed deaths. In truth, the real figure is likely much higher. Therefore, the return to normal is far away because deaths and infections blight countless nations. The one…
Over 900,000 Covid-19 deaths and little sign of decreasing Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is continuing unabated in terms of deaths and infections per day. Hence, over 900,000 deaths from coronavirus internationally. Therefore, the international situation remains bleak. Indeed, in parts of Europe, infections are increasing once…
Colombia massacres keep on mounting Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Increasing levels of violence in Colombia this year are setting off alarm bells. This is based on the fragility of this nation over many decades. Therefore, in parts of the country, the centralized state is but a figment of the imagination.…
800,000 Covid-19 deaths with little let-up in America, Brazil, India, and Mexico Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is now responsible for 800,000 known deaths. In the four nations of the highest number of deaths, the numbers keep flowing. Therefore, unlike the hardest-hit nations in Europe, the countries…
340,000 deaths in the Americas: Central America, North America, and South America Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) death toll throughout the Americas is over 340,000. Hence, with most nations still in the spiral of death, one can only imagine the final death toll during the first wave. After…
International Covid-19 deaths reach 600,000: America, Brazil, India, Mexico, and the UK Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The international death toll from coronavirus (Covid-19) will surpass 600,000 in the next twenty-four hours. Hence, the global economy and a return to normal remains distant even if some nations are in recovery mode.…
President Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19: Brazil deaths reach 66,000 Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil notified the public that he had tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19). Of all the political leaders in the world, he is the most outspoken against the potency of the coronavirus. Despite…
Over 500,000 deaths from Covid-19: Americas and Southeast Asia under strain Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The grim milestone of 500,000 deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) was surpassed officially in the last few hours. It remains to be seen what the final death toll will be. However, the signs are ominous for many…
Brazil reaches 50,000 Covid-19 deaths: Americas overview Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) death toll in Brazil is now 50,608 and with few signs of abating. Confirmed cases have also surpassed one million. Hence, the coronavirus crisis is extremely potent in this country. Yet despite the severity of the crisis…
Peru Covid-19 crisis is mounting despite government measures Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Peru is facing mountain pressure and convulsions from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. At the same time, infections are extremely high for a population of roughly 33 million people. Currently, 7,257 deaths and over 240,000 known…
Brazil covid-19 deaths reach just below 43,000 with high daily infections Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Brazil is still showing no signs of abating. Thus with 42,720 deaths and high daily infections, the severity of the crisis is extreme. Therefore, for poorer sections in society, the economic…
1.5 million Venezuelan refugees face severe hardship: Exacerbated by covid-19 Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The economic situation under President Nicolás Maduro is a disaster for ordinary citizens. In recent years, millions of Venezuelans have fled the country because of extreme poverty, a crumbling health care system, unemployment, and an array…
Brazil coronavirus deaths to hit 30,000 in the next day or so Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is abating in most of East Asia and Europe apart from the Russian Federation and the United Kingdom (numbers are coming down). However, in Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and several…
The covid-19 crisis in America and Brazil is beset by political and social discord Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is witnessing the divisions that exist in America and Brazil. Hence, while the United Kingdom is dealing with the coronavirus crisis abysmally, political and social cohesion remains despite…
Indigenous fears of high Covid-19 deaths in border areas of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Fears are increasing in the tri-border area between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru that indigenous communities face a high death toll. This relates to the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. At the same time, the…
Brazil covid-19 crisis and political inertia: 15,633 deaths and 14,919 new cases Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The international coronavirus crisis (Covid-19) is notable by the deep political divisions in America and Brazil. In turn, people on both extremes are being polarized by political elites. However, in Brazil, the polarization is…
Brazil coronavirus crisis is growing but Bolsonaro appears aloof and uncaring Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Brazil is witnessing a growing death toll and the increasing number of coronavirus (Covid-19) infections. Equally, in a country blighted by poverty, the economic consequences will be severe for vast numbers of people. However, the…
1,300 police officers infected in Peru with coronavirus and 17 deaths Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown in Peru is taking a heavy toll on the police. Hence, with 17 dead police officers and over 1,300 being infected then clearly this needs addressing. Complaints had been pointed at…
Ecuador death toll from coronavirus is horrendous in the environs of Guayaquil Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Ecuador is reeling from the coronavirus (Covid-19) in Guayaquil and throughout the province of Guayas. Indeed, while the statistics state not so many deaths, the images coming out of Guayaquil tell…
Ecuador coronavirus crisis in Guayaquil brings fear in the path of death Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The city of Guayaquil in Ecuador is the current epicenter of coronavirus (Covid-19) in this country. In recent days growing reports indicate a major crisis, whereby bodies are being left outside on the streets.…
Major protests in Colombia is following a similar regional anti-government theme Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times It appears that Colombia is following a similar anti-government theme that is affecting many regional nations. Thus, nations including Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Venezuela have witnessed major anti-government protests. Therefore, it matters not if…
Bolivia on tenterhooks after Evo Morales announces his resignation Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tensions are running high in Bolivia after President Evo Morales announced his resignation. Of course, for supporters of Carlos Mesa and others opposed to Morales, then jubilation broke out. However, the crisis in Bolivia is far from…
Bolivia crisis is growing with both sides blaming each other for violence and disorder Sawako Uchida and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Since the re-election of President Evo Morales of Bolivia, the political situation is simmering to boiling point. This is based on the runner-up claiming electoral fraud. Hence, supporters of Carlos Mesa have…
Tensions in Bolivia after Evo Morales re-elected because of alleged fraud Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Evo Morales of Bolivia was re-elected according to internal sources that stipulate he won just over 47 percent of the vote. However, according to Carlos Mesa who won just over 36 percent of the…
