Tag: power vacuum

• 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, February 13th 2019 - 09:35 UTC

  Growing concerns in Brazil about a power vacuum and cabinet bickering

  

  Brazil is going through a rudderless period as President Jair Bolsonaro lies in a hospital bed following stomach surgery, with high-priority political issues such as pension reform on the backburner until he recovers, analysts and observers say. The limbo, which has lasted more than two weeks, might finally be coming to an end this week, according to reports.