Tag: Elections

Categories World

New Zealand party accuses Facebook of election interference after being removed from platform for Covid-19 ‘misinformation’

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A New Zealand political party, Advance NZ, has cried foul after its Facebook page was removed, allegedly for containing falsehoods about the coronavirus pandemic. The ban comes just two days before a general election. … Read More >New Zealand party accuses Facebook of election interference after being removed from platform for Covid-19 ‘misinformation’

Categories Op-ed

Evo Morales’ Ex-Finance Minister May Bring Bolivia’s ‘Economic Miracle’ Back if Elected, Author Says

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Bolivia is heading to snap 18 October elections following last year’s coup, which resulted in the resignation of former President Evo Morales in November 2019 and the formation of the de facto interim government of Jeanine Anez. Political analyst Gonzalo Fiore Viani has given prognosis on the upcoming vote and Bolivia’s economic prospects. … Read More >Evo Morales’ Ex-Finance Minister May Bring Bolivia’s ‘Economic Miracle’ Back if Elected, Author Says

Categories Middle East

Netanyahu Remains Optimistic Despite Polls Predicting Decline in Ratings, Lowest Since March

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Recent Israeli surveys have suggested that the PM would get 28 seats in the Israeli parliament if elections were held today. The drop in his popularity can be put down to Netayahu’s purported mishandling of the the pandemic … Read More >Netanyahu Remains Optimistic Despite Polls Predicting Decline in Ratings, Lowest Since March

Categories Latin America

Bolivia’s ‘interim president’ withdraws from upcoming election – one day after poll shows pro-Morales candidate in the lead

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The acting president of Bolivia, Jeanine Anez, has declared that she will not run in next month’s presidential race, citing the need to consolidate votes in order to defeat a socialist candidate loyal to ousted leader Evo Morales. … Read More >Bolivia’s ‘interim president’ withdraws from upcoming election – one day after poll shows pro-Morales candidate in the lead

Categories Russia

Communists & Nationalists poised to make gains in Russian regional elections, but Western-leaning liberals unlikely to prosper

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Those hoping for liberal politicians to make gains in this weekend’s Russian local elections are set to be disappointed. While the pro-Putin United Russia may suffer losses, it will likely benefit nationalists and communists. … Read More >Communists & Nationalists poised to make gains in Russian regional elections, but Western-leaning liberals unlikely to prosper

Categories Latin America

Eight Venezuelan Ministers Will Resign to Run in Parliamentary Elections, Maduro Says

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A group of eight Venezuelan federal ministers, including the former vice president and minister of communications, Jorge Rodriguez, will leave their posts to participate in the upcoming elections to the National Assembly, President Nicolas Maduro said. … Read More >Eight Venezuelan Ministers Will Resign to Run in Parliamentary Elections, Maduro Says