Protests Follow Announcement of Indonesian Election Results; Finding Answers for Mexico’s Disappeared; Global Notes: Is Eurovision Really Non-Political?
By Worldview StaffProtests Follow Announcement of Indonesian Election Results; Finding Answers for Mexico’s Disappeared; Global Notes: Is Eurovision Really Non-Political?
By Worldview Staff
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On today’s show:
- Incumbent president Joko Widodo was re-elected in Indonesia, and supporters of his opponent Prabowo Subianto took to Jakarta’s streets in protest.
- Since Mexico launched its war on drug cartels in 2006, the number of “disappeared” people in the country has risen to above 40,000.
- The Netherland’s Duncan Laurence emerged victorious after performing his song “Arcade” at Eurovision.