Latin America
Cuba elects new legislature, prepares for post-Castro future
March 16, 2018Presaging a generational change of leadership, Cuban voters elected a slate of legislators who will choose the country's next president.
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The Koch Brothers’ Latin America “libertarian” roadshow
February 6, 2018The Koch brothers are spending $400 million in the 2018 U.S. midterms for far-right candidates and causes. They're doing the same in Latin America to help overthrow progressive governments.
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Mystery surrounds Trump assault on travel to Cuba
January 31, 2018Enforcement of travel restrictions is next to nil, but fewer Americans are going to Cuba. Why? Fears for their health, fanned by the State Department.
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Colombia’s 2018 presidential elections: Chronicle of a disaster foretold
January 29, 2018Hailed as one of the most stable democracies in Latin America, Colombia is a country entirely controlled by an established, conservative oligarchy that has not lost an election since 1946.
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The trial of Lula: Witch-hunt against former president enters final stage
January 24, 2018Lula's appeal will be heard today, but supporters expect a politically-motivated verdict from a scandal-ridden court.
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