Review of the press for October 12, 2021
In the US, Columbus' popularity dwindled. Chile's far-right seeks a new president. Bolsonaro was denounced for crimes against humanity. A woman was killed during a pro-Mapuche march. Bolivia unrest.
In the United States, Columbus' popularity has dwindled.
Joe Biden became the first president in US history to recognize and commemorate Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday in October, the national holiday of Columbus Day. Biden preserved both holidays concurrently through an equal number of presidential proclamations. However, in announcing the…