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Bolivia Heads to Runoff Election After Left-Wing Era Ends

Bolivia's presidential election resulted in a runoff between Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira and former President Jorge Quiroga after neither achieved a majority in the first round; this follows nearly two decades of left-wing rule and amidst a severe economic crisis.

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Bolivian Elections Amidst Deep Crisis: Potential Opposition Victory

Bolivia holds presidential and congressional elections on August 18th, 2024, amid a severe economic, political, and social crisis, with eight candidates competing and polls predicting a possible second-round runoff between opposition candidates for the first time since 2009. Voting requires a nation...

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Bolivia's Ruling Socialists Face Potential Defeat in Upcoming Elections

Bolivia holds elections on October 1st, with the governing socialists facing potential defeat after almost 20 years due to a deep economic crisis and internal divisions. Two right-wing candidates, Jorge Quiroga and Samuel Doria Medina, are leading in polls, promising significant economic changes.

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Bolivia Election: Potential End to MAS's Two-Decade Rule

Bolivia holds presidential and legislative elections on August 17th, amidst economic crisis, political polarization, and institutional distrust; the ruling MAS party faces a potential loss of power after nearly two decades.

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Cartel de los Soles: Growing International Recognition as Terrorist Organization

The Cartel de los Soles, a Venezuelan drug cartel allegedly linked to high-ranking military officials, is increasingly recognized as a major threat to Latin America, with the U.S., Ecuador, and potentially other nations classifying it as a terrorist organization to facilitate stronger international ...

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U.S. Deploys Military Forces to Counter Latin American Drug Cartels

In response to the growing threat from Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, the United States has deployed spy planes, a warship, and a submarine to the Southern Caribbean Sea, marking a significant escalation of the Trump administration's efforts to combat drug traffic...

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Bolivia Votes: Right-Wing Victory Potential

Bolivians voted in unpredictable elections on Sunday, potentially ending over two decades of leftist rule. High inflation and fuel shortages fueled voter discontent, with around 30% undecided until election day, and the outcome could trigger a geopolitical realignment.

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Morales Faces Arrest Threats, Urges Ballot Defacement in Bolivian Election

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales faces arrest threats from leading right-wing presidential candidates if they win Sunday's election; he is calling for voters to spoil their ballots in protest, citing the illegitimacy of the election process and expressing uncertainty regarding how he will respo...

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Fractured Bolivian Left Faces Strong Right in Tight Presidential Election

Bolivia's October 29th elections show a fractured left-wing MAS party facing a strong right-wing opposition, with a second round likely due to internal divisions and the resulting uncertainty.

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Uruguay Legalizes Euthanasia

Uruguay's Chamber of Deputies approved a euthanasia law, granting adults with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering the right to choose assisted death; Beatriz Gelós, an ALS patient, celebrates this as a personal victory after a long advocacy.

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Mexico's Electoral Reform Sparks Concerns About Democratic Setbacks

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a new electoral reform, sparking concerns about its potential impact on democratic principles and inclusivity, with experts warning of a lack of dialogue and potential consolidation of power for the ruling party.

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Brazil's Deforestation Crisis Accelerates: 111.7 Million Hectares Lost Since 1985

Brazil has lost 111.7 million hectares of natural areas since 1985, an area over three times the size of Germany; deforestation accelerated in the last decade due to climate change and agriculture, impacting the Amazon, Pantanal, and Cerrado; President Lula aims for zero deforestation by 2030.

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