Front page: white police officer Rayshard Brooks' death sparks anger

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Rayshard Brooks, 27, " had gone through a slump  in recent years, but had recently pulled himself together, found a job, reconciled with his wife and was once again a father for his children  ", reports the Washington Post . Rayshard Brooks' father, who is collapsed, tells the newspaper that his son "  just managed to get his life back when he was shot by the police  ." The victim was intoxicated at the time of the crime.

The Fulton County medical examiner who conducted the autopsy said on Sunday that the African-American died of "  bullet holes in the back  " which caused injuries to several organs and a major hemorrhage, reports the local newspaper Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Asked by CNN, the Fulton district attorney said on Sunday June 14 that Rayshard Brooks "  did not seem to be a threat to anyone. That the situation degenerates until his death seems completely unreasonable  ”.

The rage of the demonstrators

"  Rayshard Brooks' widow and other family members will hold a press conference this Monday morning in Atlanta,  " USA Today announced . This new death of an African-American caused by white police arouses in any case a new wave of indignation across the United States. From Atlanta to New York, from Los Angeles to Boston, protesters shouted their rage, writes the Washington Post . An anger "  more than legitimate,  " says Stacey Abrams. The black elected representative of the Georgia parliament, who lost in 2018 the race for the governor of this southern state, called on the demonstrators to demand accountability and to continue to pressure the political class.

The New York Times finds that white police killings of African Americans have sparked a national debate over the laws that allow officers to use lethal force. "  Although laws vary by state, police in the United States are generally permitted to use lethal force when they reasonably believe that their lives or the lives of others are in danger,  " the daily  said. was designed to allow law enforcement to make a life or death decision in a split second without hesitation or fear of prosecution  . ” It is this principle of being able to use lethal force that is now in question, both at the legislative level and within police departments across the country, explains the New York Times .

The spread of Covid-19 continues on the American continent

The other main title of the continent's press remains the coronavirus which continues to spread, especially in Latin America. As shown in a comparative graph published today by the newspaper El Pais , the virus is still spreading exponentially in countries like Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia but also Peru, the third most affected state by the epidemic of the continent.

In Lima, Archbishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio celebrated a mass yesterday behind closed doors in tribute to the victims. The daily El Commercio recounts the scene: "  On the completely empty benches of the cathedral, the looks and smiles of the deceased: 5,000 photos sent by families in the hope that these dead could find peace and their loved ones a little comfort  ”.

New Covid-19 infections back in Guatemala

There is also great concern in Guatemala. In this Central American country, figures for new infections are rising. Last weekend, Guatemala recorded 509 new cases for Saturday alone, its highest number of infections in 24 hours.

That is why President Alejandro Giammattei yesterday announced new travel restrictions, explains the newspaper La Hora . “  For the four regions most affected by the Covid-19, traffic will be restricted and will be alternating for two weeks from tomorrow. Public transport is completely stopped  ”.

A singer from Haiti wins The Voice in France

Great news for the end of this press review. Originally from Haiti, Abi, whose real name is Abimaël Bernadoth, won this weekend the famous song contest The Voice in France hands down, far ahead of these three co-finalists.

Abi, born in Fonds-des-Nègres, a locality located in the South of Haiti, before joining his family in France, knew how to seduce the public with his "golden voice" and "high-flying services", rejoices Le Nouvelliste .

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