Latin America

Bolivia's President Evo Morales speaks during a news conference at the presidential palace in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday.

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Amid Accusations Of Fraud, Bolivia's President Claims First-Round Election Victory

5:40am October 24, 2019

by Scott Neuman

Evo Morales, the country's longtime leftist president, is claiming victory in Sunday's polling against former President Carlos Mesa. But opponents and international monitors cite possible fraud.

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In Venezuela, Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables' Resonates With Caracas Residents

6:10pm October 23, 2019

by Philip Reeves

"The message is simple: We Venezuelans never give up," says a star of Les Misérables opening in Caracas. Victor Hugo's classic resonates with residents in one of the world's deadliest cities.

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Demonstrators In Chile Demand Economic Equality

5:48am October 23, 2019

by Philip Reeves

On the fifth day of violent protests against the government, Chile's president apologized on national television for failing to see the problems of the people.

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Protests In Chile's Capital City Show No Signs Of Stopping

5:52pm October 22, 2019

by Philip Reeves

A rise in subway fares in Chile triggered huge anti-government protests that killed at least 11 people. The president declared a state of emergency and said Chile was "at war."

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A Chilean military convoy patrols the streets of the capital of Santiago on the fourth day of unrest on Tuesday.

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In Chile, Protesters Decry Troop Deployment As A Pinochet Tactic

5:34pm October 22, 2019

by Paige Sutherland

The country has been gripped by mass demonstrations and planned union strikes over economic inequality.

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Efforts To Resolve Worsening Crisis In Venezuela Are Stymied

6:25am October 22, 2019

by Philip Reeves

When Juan Guaidó declared himself Venezuela's legitimate president, many thought President Maduro would be out. Eight months on, Maduro remains president as Guaidó fights for momentum.

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Protesters wave a Chilean national flag in front of military personnel in Santiago on Monday.

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Violent Protests Continue In Chile As Government Imposes New Curfew

5:30pm October 21, 2019

by Paolo Zialcita

Demonstrations against wealth inequality have persisted, despite the fact that President Sebastián Piñera suspended transit fare hikes. There have been at least eight deaths reported.

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Violent Protests Rock The Chilean Capital Of Santiago

6:13am October 21, 2019

There have been violent protests in the streets of Santiago since plans for a metro fare increase were announced. Protests continued even after the planned increase was withdrawn.

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Firefighters put out the flames on a burning bus during a protest against the rising cost of subway and bus fares in Santiago, Chile.

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Chile's Capital Engulfed In Chaos As Metro Protests Intensify

4:19pm October 19, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

What started as a fare-dodging protest by students turned violent in Santiago on Friday, as metro stations and buses were burned and riots spilled out into the streets.

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Bolivians Vote Whether To Give Evo Morales 4th Term

8:08am October 19, 2019

by John Otis

Bolivians go to the polls Sunday. President Evo Morales is running for a fourth term, fueling fears of creeping authoritarianism. His main opponent is Carlos Mesa, himself a former president.