Latin America
Honduran police go on strike, refuse to support coup
December 5, 2017“Our people are sovereign and we have a duty to them, therefore we cannot confront them and suppress their rights.”
Read moreCoup fears escalate after Honduran vote; troops seen heading for capital
November 30, 2017Left-center presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla alleged ballot fraud yesterday, urging protests as troops rolled toward the capital.
Read moreLeft-center opposition looks headed for victory in Honduras
November 28, 2017But the vote counting has been halted, and there are fears the right-wing party of the oligarchs is scheming to steal the election.
Read moreUnder siege: Socialist Venezuela pushes back against U.S. and its allies
November 22, 2017The Maduro government is holding on, despite fearsome economic challenges and an opposition fortified by a combative business class and U.S. support.
Read moreChile elections: Left-center forces face uphill battle in runoff
November 21, 2017If the left can unite behind one candidate, win over centrist voters, and increase turnout, they can still win. But they have less than a month to do it.
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