Protesters demonstrate as APEC comes to San Francisco

Pro-Palestinian supporters waving flags in demonstration during the APEC Summit, Sunday, on Nov 12, 2023, in San Francisco, United States. — AP

SAN FRANCISCO (AP): Activists protesting corporate profits, environmental abuses, poor working conditions and the Israel-Hamas war marched in downtown San Francisco on Sunday (Nov 12), united in their opposition to a global trade summit that will draw President Joe Biden and leaders from nearly two dozen countries.

Protests are expected throughout this week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ conference, which could draw more than 20,000 attendees, including hundreds of international journalists. The No to APEC coalition, made up of more than 100 grassroots groups, says trade deals struck at summits such as APEC exploit workers and their families.