Latin America
Mormons in Mexico: A Brief History of Polygamy, Cartel Violence and Faith
Like other northern Mexicans, the LeBarons are a thoroughly cross-border community.
Bolivian Interim Leader Proposes New Elections as Death Toll Rises
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s self-proclaimed interim president sent a bill on holding new elections to congress Wednesday amid escalating violence that has claimed at least 30 lives since a disputed Oct. 20 vote and the subsequent resignation and exile of former leader Evo Morales.
Colombia Protesters Hope to Channel Wave of Discontent
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombians angry with conservative President Iván Duque are hoping to channel Latin America’s wave of discontent as they take to the streets Thursday with a long list of grievances, from persistent economic inequality to violence against social activists.
Death Toll in Violence at Bolivian Fuel Plant Rises to 8
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to at least eight, officials said Wednesday.
Old Religious Tensions Resurge in Bolivia After Ouster of Longtime Indigenous President
Invoking a Christian god as the source of political power, while commonplace in many countries, is a departure in Bolivia after Evo Morales’ 14-year tenure.
Cuba Accuses US Diplomat of Supporting Illegal Actions
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba on Wednesday accused the top U.S. diplomat in the country of working closely with José Daniel Ferrer, the detained head of one of the country’s largest opposition groups.
Colombia Sets Military-Enforced Curfew, Closes Borders Ahead of Planned Protests
Diverse sectors of society have called for massive protests tomorrow against the government for its handling of issues ranging from education to the mass killing of social leaders to corruption.
At Least 3 Killed in Violence Near Bolivian Fuel Plant
El ALTO, Bolivia (AP) — Police and soldiers on Tuesday escorted gasoline tankers from a major Bolivian fuel plant that had been blockaded for five days by supporters of former President Evo Morales, and at least three people were reported killed while the operation was underway.
Bolivians Urge US Court to Restore $10M Verdict on Killings
MIAMI (AP) — Bolivians asked a U.S. appeals court Tuesday to restore a $10 million jury verdict against a former president and defense minister of the South American nation over killings by security forces during 2003 unrest there.
Haiti Mourns 5 People Killed During Ongoing Protests
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Wails filled a church in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday during funeral services for five people killed in anti-government protests that began more than two months ago.
Brazilian Police Seek Arrest of Paraguay Ex-President Cartes
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian police are seeking the arrest of Paraguay’s ex-President Horacio Cartes as part of an investigation into money laundering.
Chilean President Admits Police Abuse at Recent Protests
President Sebastián Piñera said, “abuses and crimes were committed, and the rights of all were not respected.”
Chile’s Political Crisis Is Another Brutal Legacy of Long-Dead Dictator Pinochet (OPINION)
Chile is one of the world’s most unequal countries, with less equitable income distribution than neighboring Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.
Food, Gasoline Shortages Reported in Bolivian Cities
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Residents in several Bolivian cities are reporting food and gasoline shortages because of protests by supporters of President Evo Morales, who resigned and fled to Mexico after a disputed election and nationwide unrest.
Venezuelan Opposition Struggling for Momentum Against Maduro
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Opposition leader Juan Guaidó is struggling to draw protesters into Venezuela’s streets just days after calling for daily demonstrations to drive President Nicolás Maduro from power, trying to reignite a movement he started early this year.
Haiti Protests Summon Spirit of the Haitian Revolution to Condemn a President Tainted by Scandal
By summoning Dessalines, Haitian protesters implicitly contrast the achievements of that revolution —freedom, universal citizenship and racial equality— with the disappointments of the Moïse government.
#ICYMI, Univision Held a 2020 Election Event With 8 Democratic Candidates (VIDEO)
The candidates who attended the event were Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer, Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang. (Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren did not attend the event.)
At Least 19 Dead in Bolivia as Evo Morales Calls for UN Intervention
Morales argued that he still has a claim as president since the Legislative Assembly has not yet accepted his resignation.
Bolivia’s Crisis Exposes Old Racial, Geographic Divides
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s increasingly violent political crisis is exposing historical racial, ethnic and geographic divides that many thought had been overcome after 14 years of rule by the Andean nation’s first indigenous president and a new “plurinational” constitution, analysts say.
Political Complexity in Latin America
Latino Rebels Radio: November 17, 2019.
Crowds Gather in Venezuelan’s Capital for Rival Protests
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Demonstrators carrying flags and blowing whistles gathered in Venezuela’s capital Saturday, led by opposition politician Juan Guaidó, who is trying to reignite a campaign to force Nicolas Maduro from power.