Latin America – Page 61 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

After Morales Ousted in Coup, the Lithium Question Looms Large in Bolivia

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

Bolivia’s President Evo Morales was overthrown in a military coup on November 10. He is now in Mexico. Before he left office, Morales had been involved in a long project to bring economic and social democracy to his long-exploited country. … Read More >After Morales Ousted in Coup, the Lithium Question Looms Large in Bolivia

How the OAS and US Just Helped Overthrow Another Government

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

The United States and the Organization of American States can add another coup to their scorecards, even if U.S. media refuses to recognize it as such. … Read More >How the OAS and US Just Helped Overthrow Another Government

‘We are the vaccine against unilateralism’: Non-Aligned Movement gathers in Venezuela to resist dictatorship of dollar

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

Late in the evening on July 19, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif stepped out of a plane and met his Venezuelan counterpart, Jorge Arreaza, on the tarmac outside Caracas with an enthusiastic embrace. … Read More >‘We are the vaccine against unilateralism’: Non-Aligned Movement gathers in Venezuela to resist dictatorship of dollar

Guaido supporters invade Venezuelan embassy in Brazil & announce new ‘ambassador’ (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019By Editor

Supporters of Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido have seized Venezuela’s embassy in Brazil. While embassy officials said they were “invaded by force,” Guaido’s “envoy” to the country has declared herself the new ambassador. … Read More >Guaido supporters invade Venezuelan embassy in Brazil & announce new ‘ambassador’ (PHOTO, VIDEO)

Evo’s odyssey: Morales endures banned airspace, unplanned pit stop during flight to political asylum in Mexico

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has landed safely in Mexico, but his journey to political asylum had twists and turns as neighboring states reacted to the ongoing turmoil back home. … Read More >Evo’s odyssey: Morales endures banned airspace, unplanned pit stop during flight to political asylum in Mexico

Bots? ‘Thousands’ of newly-created generic Twitter accounts defend ‘right-wing coup’ in Bolivia

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

Evo Morales’ resignation has apparently sparked an information battle on social media, with one journalist alleging that countless Twitter bots are spreading right-wing talking points about Bolivia’s recent political upheaval. … Read More >Bots? ‘Thousands’ of newly-created generic Twitter accounts defend ‘right-wing coup’ in Bolivia

Ex-Ecuador leader Correa says Bolivia’s Morales was forced out in ‘coup’ and OAS is ‘an instrument of US domination’

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

Former leader of Ecuador Rafael Correa said the resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales was the result of a coup d’etat and that events could have ended in worse violence, if the socialist leader had not resigned. … Read More >Ex-Ecuador leader Correa says Bolivia’s Morales was forced out in ‘coup’ and OAS is ‘an instrument of US domination’

One step closer to democratic, prosperous, free Western Hemisphere? Trump hails ouster of Bolivia’s Evo Morales

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

US President Donald Trump praised the Bolivian military pushing President Evo Morales out of power as a “significant moment for democracy in the Western Hemisphere,” openly endorsing what critics have called a coup in La Paz. … Read More >One step closer to democratic, prosperous, free Western Hemisphere? Trump hails ouster of Bolivia’s Evo Morales

‘Morales’ resignation undermines claims he is dictator, US may be behind push to oust him’

Posted on November 12, 2019November 12, 2019By Editor

The US played a role in the resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales, human rights and labor rights lawyer Dan Kovalik told RT. … Read More >‘Morales’ resignation undermines claims he is dictator, US may be behind push to oust him’

President of Bolivia Evo Morales calls for new elections after international audit questions previous results

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019By Editor

Bolivian leader Evo Morales promised to hold a new election after the Organization of American States (OAS) mission failed to confirm his win last month. … Read More >President of Bolivia Evo Morales calls for new elections after international audit questions previous results