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Bolivia Struggling To Transition To New Elections Following Fall Of Evo Morales
Monday, November 25, 2019
Bolivia is struggling to transition to new elections following the fall of Evo Morales and deadly violence. There are allegations that the interim president is hostile to indigenous culture.
A Standoff Between Bolivian Forces And Protesters Turns Deadly
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
At least three people were killed and nearly two dozen others injured near the Bolivian capital of La Paz when security forces and protesters clashed at a major gas plant.
Police Open Fire On Protesters In Bolivia
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Several people have died this weekend in clashes with security forces in Bolivia, where an interim government is in control after the ouster of President Evo Morales.
Turmoil In Bolivia
Thursday, November 14, 2019
In Bolivia, backers of the recently ousted president dismiss the new interim president as illegitimate, because she was not approved by congress. She, in turn, vows a return to democracy.
Bolivia Must Decide On New Leader After President Flees To Mexico For Asylum
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
After weeks of its worst unrest in decades, Bolivia's embattled president fled the country for asylum in Mexico. All designated successors also quit and Congress now must decide on the next leader.
After 14 Years In Power, Bolivia's Morales Resigns Presidency
Monday, November 11, 2019
Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned amid protests across the country alleging fraud in the election that he declared himself the winner of just three weeks ago.
Bolivian President Evo Morales Resigns
Sunday, November 10, 2019
The embattled president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, has resigned.
Argentina Tilts To The Left With Presidential Election
Monday, October 28, 2019
Argentina's voters overwhelmingly swept center-left Alberto Fernández to power, rejecting the one-term conservative administration. The vote returns Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to leadership.
Argentine Election Results Suggest A Turn To Leftist Populism
Monday, October 28, 2019
In Argentina's presidential election, Alberto Fernandez and his running mate, former Argentine president Cristina Kirchner have ousted one term leader Mauricio Macri.
In Chile, Chaotic Public Demonstrations Are Being Met By Armed Security Forces
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The wave of protests in Chile are igniting public anger over abuses by the security forces. They also are stirring stirring painful memories of a dictatorship whose abuses are still felt.
In Venezuela, Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' Resonates With Caracas Residents
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
"The message is simple: We Venezuelans never give up," says a star of Les Misérables opening in Caracas. Victor Hugo's classic resonates with residents in one of the world's deadliest cities.
Demonstrators In Chile Demand Economic Equality
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
On the fifth day of violent protests against the government, Chile's president apologized on national television for failing to see the problems of the people.
Protests In Chile's Capital City Show No Signs Of Stopping
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
A rise in subway fares in Chile triggered huge anti-government protests that killed at least 11 people. The president declared a state of emergency and said Chile was "at war."
In Chile, Protesters Continue To Defy The President And Military
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The country has been gripped by mass demonstrations and planned union strikes over inequality, prompting President Sebastián Piñera to offer economic reforms.
Efforts To Resolve Worsening Crisis In Venezuela Are Stymied
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
When Juan Guaidó declared himself Venezuela's legitimate president, many thought President Maduro would be out. Eight months on, Maduro remains president as Guaidó fights for momentum.
The Deadly Fight To Protect Brazil's Amazon
Monday, October 14, 2019
Brazilian activists fighting to protect the Amazon from deforestation face violent opposition — sometimes, death. Scores of people fighting to protect the forest have been killed in recent years.
In Venezuela, Juan Guaidó's Campaign Faces New Difficulties
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
It's been eight months since Juan Guaidó stood up and declared himself the Venezuela's legitimate president. But authoritarian Nicolás Maduro remains president and the opposition seems fractured.
Fears For The Amazon's Future
Sunday, September 01, 2019
Deforestation rates in Brazil's Amazon are soaring under a far-right president who wants to exploit the forest's resources, including the Amazon River. A huge dam has brought in much development.
In Venezuela, A Rum-Maker Gives Gang Members A Way Out — Via Rugby
Sunday, September 01, 2019
Started by the Santa Teresa rum-maker, Project Alcatraz is a rehabilitation program including vocational training, psychological counseling and rugby — seen as nurturing respect and discipline.
Brazil's President Says He Won't Accept $20 Million From G-7 Without An Apology
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Fires in the Amazon prompted G-7 leaders to commit $20 million to address them. But Brazil's president says he won't take the money unless France's president retracts what he says were insults.