2019: A year in protests
As 2019 draws to a close, citizens from many countries in Latin America are either still protesting…
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OAS audit of Bolivian elections shows “intentional manipulation”
The Organization of American States (OAS) released the final report on Bolivia’s recent presidential…
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Excessive police violence in protests cause deaths and thousands of injuries
Protests sweeping the Latin American continent have have taken their toll. In Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia,…
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Morales’ resignation leaves a vacuum of power in Bolivia
Bolivia is in turmoil after a weekend of shifting loyalties, resignations and violent protests and most…
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Bolivia’s election protests divide the nation
Luis Fernando Camacho, lawyer and president for the Santa Cruz Civic Committee in Bolivia, called for…
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Protesters in Ecuador and Chile resort to violence in order to be heard
October was a volatile month for Latin America. After grievances over social inequality reached a tipping…
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Where do Bolivia, Uruguay and Argentina stand after recent elections?
Over the last two weeks, voters in Bolivia, Uruguay and Argentina have been to the polls to vote for…
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Chilean president declares state of emergency and imposes curfews over violent protests
Protests have erupted over the last two weeks in Santiago de Chile, triggered by a rise in metro prices…
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Moreno backs down after two weeks of protests in Ecuador
After protests against austerity cuts brought Ecuador to a standstill for 11 days, President Lenin Moreno…
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Indigenous groups expected to play a key role in Ecuador’s protests
Ecuador’s protests show no signs of slowing down as thousands of indigenous people traveled to Quito…
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