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Socialist Bachelet returns to Chile presidency

March 24, 2014 By Brian McAfee

For the second time, Michelle Bachelet was sworn in as president of Chile, Mar. 11. Bachelet's first term as president of Chile ran from 2006 to 2010.

WikiLeaks shows NATO’s role in Ukraine crisis

March 12, 2014 By Conn Hallinan

Is the Russian occupation of the Crimea a case of aggressive expansionism by Moscow or aimed at blocking a scheme by NATO to roll up to Russia's western border?

Congressional backing of Venezuela protests raises tough questions

March 12, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

With violent anti-government protests continuing since early February, the idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias.

Left candidate wins in El Salvador elections

March 12, 2014 By Emile Schepers

The candidate of the left wing FMLN, Salvador Sanchez Ceren, appears to have won the Mar. 9 presidential runoff elections.

Big questions emerge over congressional backing for Venezuelan protests

March 10, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The idea of Venezuelans "protesting peacefully" reflects media bias. As protests mounted , police didn't intervene until gov. officers were attacked or burned.