Latin America

Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivia seems out of control as leaders continue to stoke street clashes

Street clashes broke out on Thursday among supporters and opponents of Bolivia’s government armed with slingshots and dynamite as an opposition leader planned a march to pressure President Evo Morales to resign after disputed elections last month.
Friday, November 8th 2019 - 09:22 UTC
UN Assembly condemns “anachronistic” and “inhumane” US embargo on Cuba

The UN General Assembly condemned the nearly 60-year-old US embargo on Cuba on Thursday for the 28th year in a row, calling for an end to it by a vote of 187 to three. Only Israel and Brazil voted with the US against the resolution. Two other US allies -Ukraine and Colombia - abstained.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 11:19 UTC
OAS Electoral Observation Mission in Bolivia condemns violence and urges calm

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Bolivia on Wednesday, strongly condemned the acts of violence that have been recorded in various parts of the country over the last days and made an urgent call for calm.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Colombia's defense minister resigns for not disclosing the death of minors y military operations

Colombia's defense minister has resigned after coming under fire for failing to disclose the deaths of several minors in a military operation. Guillermo Botero submitted his resignation to President Iván Duque on Tuesday evening, citing the current “political circumstances.”
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Uber safety measures to protect passengers and drivers in Brazil and Mexico

Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 07:56 UTC
Copa Libertadores final moved to Lima from Santiago because of the social unrest in Chile

The Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate has been moved to Lima in Peru from Santiago due to the continuing unrest in the Chilean capital, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Bolivian opposition leader arrives in La Paz and will formally demand the resignation of president Morales

Bolivian protest leader who has become a figurehead for opposition to President Evo Morales arrived on Wednesday in capital La Paz, where he plans to formally demand the leftist leader step down after a contentious election last month.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:49 UTC
Bolivian major protest in La Paz announced for Wednesday; opposition leader flown back to Santa Cruz

A Bolivian protest leader vowed on Tuesday to intensify pressure on President Evo Morales to resign as he resisted opposition demands that he step down over contentious election results. Luis Fernando Camacho, a civic leader who has become a major figure in the opposition, said he would lead a protest march in the capital on Wednesday and push for Morales’ resignation.
Wednesday, November 6th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
Trump ready to help Mexico “wage war” on cartels following massacre of Mormon families

President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered to help Mexico “wage war” on its cartels after three women and six children from an American Mormon community were murdered in an area notorious for drug traffickers.
Tuesday, November 5th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Fernandez with Lopez Obrador, “satisfied in meeting with someone who thinks so similarly to me”

Argentine President-elect Alberto Fernández met with his Mexican soon-to-be counterpart on Monday seeking to boost bilateral and regional cooperation in his first foreign trip since winning election last month.