Latin America
Honduras still in turmoil after election results; right-wing consolidates coup
December 20, 2017The balloting and vote-counting are seen as so corrupt that even the OAS, usually compliant with U.S. imperialism, is calling for a new election.
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Chile elections: Right-wing candidate takes the presidency
December 19, 2017“Defeat only exists when we cease to struggle.”
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Cuba heads to the polls: A primer on Cuban elections
December 7, 2017In order to understand democracy in Cuba, it is necessary to look beyond the many misperceptions and stereotypes promoted by the U.S. media.
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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.”
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Coup 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.
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