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Which countries are the most politically active regarding protest movements?

Kamari Vela

Well, this is a tough one. There are so many countries that have experienced protest movements in recent years. However, if I had to choose the top politically active countries in this regard, I would say that the United States, Venezuela, Hong Kong, and France come to mind.

I think the United States takes the lead because of the Black Lives Matter movement, which has not only sparked protests in the US, but has also led to similar movements in other countries. The movement gained momentum after the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis. People in different states took to the streets to condemn police brutality and injustices faced by African Americans in the US. The movement has been ongoing and has even spread to other parts of the globe.

Venezuela is another country that has witnessed a series of politically charged protests. For years, people in Venezuela have taken to the streets to demand change and to express their dissatisfaction with the government. In 2019, opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president, citing the unconstitutionality of the re-election of President Nicolas Maduro. This move led to mass protests and political turmoil in the country.

Hong Kong is another country that has seen significant protests in recent years. The protests began in 2019 over China's proposed extradition law that would have allowed individuals to be transferred to mainland China for trial. However, what started as a peaceful protest quickly turned into violent clashes with the police, leading to prolonged unrest in the city.

Finally, France also experienced a wave of protests in 2018 and 2019 over a series of issues including the high cost of living, economic inequality, and President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms. The Yellow Vest movement, named after the high-visibility jackets worn by the protesters, led to violent clashes in Paris and other parts of the country.

Overall, these are the countries that, in my opinion, have been the most politically active regarding protest movements. However, I'm sure there are many other countries around the world where people are fighting for their rights and demanding change.