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October 24, 2019 > Linda Farthing
Evo Morales Wins Bolivia’s Election, but Fraud Allegations Tarnish the Victory
LA PAZ—After days of anxiety and protests, President Evo Morales has narrowly won Bolivia’s presidential election. To win, Morales needed a 10% lead over his closest rival, former President Carlos […] Read More >
October 17, 2019 > Marina Guimaraes
In Brazil, Growing Inequality Fuels Fires Burning the Amazon
NEW YORK — The fires in the Brazilian Amazon continue to burn more than two months after they first darkened the skies of São Paulo and caused an international outcry. […] Read More >
October 3, 2019 > Cecilia Nowell
‘Green Tide’ Reaches Mexico as Oaxaca Decriminalizes Abortion
The chambers of the state legislature in Oaxaca, Mexico, exploded with shouts of joy and rage Sept. 25 as the region voted to decriminalize first-trimester abortions in a 24-10 vote. […] Read More >
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Today in Latin America
November 15, 2019 > Staff
Sanctions to Force Cuba to Drop Support for Venezuela Are Failing, Díaz-Canel Says
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA CUBA: President Miguel Díaz-Canel said yesterday that the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure the Cuban government are failing. “We will fight back. They will never defeat […] Read More >
November 14, 2019 > Staff
Áñez Declares Herself Interim President in Bolivia; Morales Hints at Return
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BOLIVIA: After former President Evo Morales was forced to resign, Bolivian opposition senate Vice President Jeanine Áñez declared herself interim president according to the Bolivian constitution. […] Read More >
November 13, 2019 > Staff
Morales Arrives in Mexico, Thanks AMLO for Saving His Life
TODAY IN LATIN AMERICA BOLIVIA: Evo Morales arrived in Mexico yesterday, while his supporters continue to protest against a military-backed coup in Bolivia. Morales was forced to resign on Sunday […] Read More >