Q COSTARICA — San José is set to host a major protest called “No Tyrants” on Saturday, October 18.
Known internationally as the “No Dictators” or “No Tyrants”, the protests are a series of the “No Kings” demonstrations, largely in the United States, against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration.
This week, the Q talked with Barbara Steenstrup, a member of Democrats Abroad, who is organizing the nonviolent movement outside the United States Embassy in Pavas. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon.
Barbara emphasized, “We speak out because we see and reject the abuses of power of this Republican regime, starting with this President and extending down through his sycophants in Congress, in the SCOTUS and many lower courts, in his cabinet, among his oligarch network of billionaire enablers, and beyond.
“We believe they are a threat to the continued existence of the USA as a Constitutional nation based on laws and led by citizens elected by the people and who have sworn to serve the people by upholding our Constitution.”
“We believe in Democracy, not tyranny & dictatorships. We believe in upholding our nation’s Constitution and applying all of its laws equally to everyone, with no exceptions for the President or anyone,” said Barbara, are among the many comments she has received in the past week.
“My 2 cents: to show our CR friends and neighbors that many of us do not support his policies. Perhaps especially on immigration and deportations.
“To show that what happens in the USA still affects citizens abroad. As the saying goes. “When the USA sneezes, CR gets the flu!” added Steenstrup.
Everyone’s welcome—no need to be American or a Democrat.
