Latin America

Tuesday, November 19th 2019 - 23:41 UTC
Uruguay presidential elections: Lacalle Pou would widely win, according to polls

After a long election campaign, Uruguayans live the last days before the second round of the presidential elections, which will take place on Sunday, November 24. The latest polls before the ballotage positions the nationalist Luis Lacalle Pou as the next president of the country, breaking the hegemony of the left that the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) imposed in the last 15 years.
Tuesday, November 19th 2019 - 09:01 UTC
Bolivia considering a “supreme decree” to call for fresh presidential elections

Bolivia's interim government is looking to conduct presidential elections as the country is locked in political unrest after the resignation of Evo Morales, an official said on Monday. A possible option would be to issue a “supreme decree”, which bypasses Congress.
Monday, November 18th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Bolivian surrounded cities running out of fuel and food; government attempts a supply air bridge

Bolivians suffered long lines on the streets of La Paz on Sunday to secure chicken, eggs and cooking fuel as supporters of ousted President Evo Morales continued to cripple the country's highways, isolating population centers from lowland farms.
Monday, November 18th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
OAS condemns arrest of relatives of political prisoners in Nicaragua

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) has expressed its concern and condemns the latest acts of repression and detention of protesters reported in Nicaragua.
Monday, November 18th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Bolivian interim government cuts relations with Venezuela and orders Cuban medical teams out of the country

Bolivia's interim leadership says it has broken diplomatic ties with the Government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and ordered Cuban medical teams to leave Bolivia.
Sunday, November 17th 2019 - 07:52 UTC
Repression, use of force risk worsening Bolivia crisis: UN human rights chief

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is urging authorities in Bolivia to ensure security forces comply with international standards on the use of force following the deaths of at least five protestors on Friday.
Saturday, November 16th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Political agreement in Bolivia seems close; Morales accepts fresh elections without him

Ousted Bolivian president Evo Morales said on Friday that fresh elections could be held without him, potentially removing an obstacle to choosing a new leader in the landlocked country thrown into turmoil by his resignation over a contested vote.
Friday, November 15th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
UN chief Guterres sends Personal Envoy Jean Arnault to Bolivia

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres announced on Thursday that he ha appointed a Personal Envoy who would be travelling to Bolivia to offer support to national leaders, following the departure of former president Evo Morales.
Thursday, November 14th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Bolivian interim president names cabinet and military cupola; Morales supporters march on La Paz clashing with police

Renewed clashes rocked Bolivia’s capital on Wednesday as Jeanine Añez who claimed the presidency, a second-tier lawmaker thrust into the post because of a power vacuum, faced challenges to her leadership from supporters of the ousted Evo Morales.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:56 UTC
Bolivia has interim president, Morales from Mexico pledges he will return: situation remains highly fragile

The head of Bolivia’s Senate, Jeanine Añez, took office as interim president on Tuesday as former leader Evo Morales pledged to keep up his political fight from exile in Mexico after resigning in what he has alleged was a coup.