Latin America – Page 52 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Maduro Vows to Appeal US Sanctions Against Venezuelan Conviasa Aircarrier in International Court

Posted on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020By Editor

Caracas will go to international courts in connection with US sanctions against the Conviasa airline, President Nicolas Maduro said Tuesday. … Read More >Maduro Vows to Appeal US Sanctions Against Venezuelan Conviasa Aircarrier in International Court

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Increasing Peril for Latin America’s Activists and Indigenous Leaders

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020By Editor

Indigenous people, environmental and human rights activists remain at risk of assassination in Latin America. In Nicaragua, 6 indigenous people were killed by settlers as the struggle over land continues. … Read More >Increasing Peril for Latin America’s Activists and Indigenous Leaders

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Morales & Arce Have Chance to Outperform Right-Wing Forces, Undo Regime Change in Bolivia – Journo

Posted on February 8, 2020February 8, 2020By Editor

Tensions are rising over the upcoming Bolivian general vote as Evo Morales’ Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) is gaining momentum in the country despite the de facto government’s pressure. Alberto Echazu, a journalist from the media platform La Resistencia Bolivia, sheds light on the most recent developments in La Paz. … Read More >Morales & Arce Have Chance to Outperform Right-Wing Forces, Undo Regime Change in Bolivia – Journo

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Latin America free to make own policy choices – Russia’s FM Lavrov on US threats & ‘humiliating’ Monroe Doctrine

Posted on February 7, 2020February 7, 2020By Editor

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit back at threats from Washington over Moscow’s support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, insisting Caracas and its neighbors deserve the option not to be US vassal states. … Read More >Latin America free to make own policy choices – Russia’s FM Lavrov on US threats & ‘humiliating’ Monroe Doctrine

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Pragmatic agenda: Lavrov tours Latin America to foster cooperation, not to spite Washington

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020By Editor

The Russian foreign minister’s three-day trip to Latin America has provoked nervous reactions in the US, where it is assumed to be part of an anti-American agenda even though Moscow has legitimate economic interests in the region. … Read More >Pragmatic agenda: Lavrov tours Latin America to foster cooperation, not to spite Washington

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Guaido’s ‘World Tour’ for Support an ‘Admission of Defeat’ in Venezuela

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

Venezuela’s self-proclaimed “interim president,” Juan Guaido, has been on a “world tour” in recent weeks. However, one scholar told Sputnik Guaido’s search for support abroad shows the final collapse of his legitimacy in Venezuela, and the US and Canada will soon discard him and find a new puppet for regime change. … Read More >Guaido’s ‘World Tour’ for Support an ‘Admission of Defeat’ in Venezuela

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While Trump cuts food stamps, USAID bankrolls Venezuela regime change with half a billion in tax dollars

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020By Editor

The Trump administration has spent $654 million in “aid” to try to overthrow Venezuela’s government, including $435 million through USAID and $128 million directly to Juan Guaidó and his corrupt coup gang — all while imposing crippling austerity at home. … Read More >While Trump cuts food stamps, USAID bankrolls Venezuela regime change with half a billion in tax dollars

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How Western Left Media Helped Legitimate US Regime Change in Venezuela

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020By Editor

It’s been a year since Juan Guaidó began his US-anointed mandate as “interim president” of Venezuela. … Read More >How Western Left Media Helped Legitimate US Regime Change in Venezuela

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At Least a Dozen People Wounded as Protests Resume in Colombia – Reports

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020By Editor

At least four demonstrators have been killed, around 500 people have been injured and 200 more arrested during the street protests which began on 21 November. … Read More >At Least a Dozen People Wounded as Protests Resume in Colombia – Reports

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Brazil Attempting to Silence Free Press with ‘Trumped-up Charges’ Against Greenwald

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020By Editor

Brazilian prosecutors issued charges against American journalist Glenn Greenwald, alleging he “directly assisted, encouraged and guided” an operation to obtain text messages that were later published and embarrassed prosecutors. One expert told Sputnik that this is just the latest in a series of attacks against both Greenwald and the free press. … Read More >Brazil Attempting to Silence Free Press with ‘Trumped-up Charges’ Against Greenwald

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