Latin America
Millions march in Chile, force major concessions from right-wing president
October 28, 2019Protesters demand not only Piñera's resignation, but also the replacement of the 1980 Pinochet-era constitution which enforces the rule of the capitalist free market.
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With conviction of president’s brother, protest in Honduras reaches boiling point
October 24, 2019The rise of two cartel-connected presidents to power was the result of the 2009 U.S.-backed military coup d’etat which overthrew left-leaning President Manuel Zelaya.
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Prosigue en Costa Rica foro de consulta sobre afrodescendencia
October 16, 2019La propuesta de acción permitirá el avance de los derechos de las personas afrodescendientes y una estrategia regional con acciones prioritarias.
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‘Rio Pact’ means war danger between Venezuela and Colombia, pressure on Cuba
September 17, 2019Some thought the departure of John Bolton as Trump’s National Security Advisory would cause an easing of U.S. aggressiveness. Alas, no.
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CIA’s favorite newspaper in Chile praises Pinochet dictatorship on coup anniversary
September 16, 2019But workers at El Mercurio rejected the pro-Pinochet edition and held a protest on the steps of the newspaper’s offices.
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