Latin America

Friday, November 22nd 2019 - 10:27 UTC
More clashes in La Paz but there is also a tentative agreed date for new elections, January 12

Supporters of ousted Bolivian leader Evo Morales marched into the capital La Paz on Thursday carrying coffins of people killed in clashes with the military and police, drawing attention to the human cost of the crisis in the South American nation.
Thursday, November 21st 2019 - 09:54 UTC
Morales calls on the international community to stop a “genocide” in Bolivia

Former president Evo Morales urged the international community on Wednesday to intervene to stop what he called a “genocide” in Bolivia, where at least 32 people have died in violence that erupted after his disputed re-election.
Thursday, November 21st 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Mexican government helping its citizens file lawsuits against Walmart over racial shootings

Mexico's government said on Wednesday it has helped 10 Mexican citizens file lawsuits against Walmart over an August shooting at a store in El Paso, Texas, where a suspected white nationalist killed 22 people.
Thursday, November 21st 2019 - 09:12 UTC
OAS demands an end to violence and an urgent call for elections

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, OAS, has called on Bolivian authorities to urgently call elections, an immediate cease of violence, and the search for dialogue.
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Judge ratifies Wednesday's air link between Sao Paulo and Malvinas/Falklands

Argentine federal judge Luis Rodriguez ratified on Tuesday the green light for Latam's flight, beginning this Wednesday, linking Sao Paulo in Brazil and Cordoba with the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, after throwing out a request to suspend the link.
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Bolivian forces take control of major gas plant; crucial political discussions for a new election date

Bolivian police and military forces used armoured vehicles and helicopters to clear access to a major gas plant in the city of El Alto on Tuesday, a show of strength after blockades at the facility had cut off fuel supply to nearby La Paz.
Wednesday, November 20th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Brazilian police seek the arrest of Paraguay ex president Cartes on money laundering

Brazilian police are seeking the arrest of Paraguay’s ex-President Horacio Cartes as part of an investigation into money laundering. On Tuesday, Brazilian authorities alleged Cartes provided US$500,000 to a criminal organization at the request of Dario Messer, a Brazilian associate who was then a fugitive facing corruption charges, prosecutors told reporters.
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.