Latin America
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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Left-center opposition looks headed for victory in Honduras
November 28, 2017But the vote counting has been halted, and there are fears the right-wing party of the oligarchs is scheming to steal the election.
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Under siege: Socialist Venezuela pushes back against U.S. and its allies
November 22, 2017The Maduro government is holding on, despite fearsome economic challenges and an opposition fortified by a combative business class and U.S. support.
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