Latin America

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.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Pirates attack Mexican oil industry offshore supply vessel in the Gulf of Mexico

Pirates attacked an Italy-flagged offshore supply vessel in the southern Gulf of Mexico, injuring two crew members, the Mexican Navy said on Tuesday, in the latest outbreak of robbery and piracy to hit oil platforms and infrastructure in the area.
Wednesday, November 13th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Multiple suspects arrested in Mexico in connection with Mormon family massacre

Mexico has arrested multiple suspects in the murder of nine Mormon women and children last week, the security minister said, without giving further details.