Latin America
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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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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