Latin America – Page 28 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Bolivia’s president-elect survives dynamite attack at party’s headquarters

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

Bolivia’s president-elect Luis Arce has survived a dynamite attack after he was left “totally unprotected” by security forces during a meeting at his party’s headquarters. … Read More >Bolivia’s president-elect survives dynamite attack at party’s headquarters

Argentina to get 25 million doses of Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine – president

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020By Editor

Millions of doses of the world’s first Russian-made vaccine against Covid-19 are set to be received by Argentina in the coming months, the country’s president has announced. It comes as the pandemic shows no signs of abating. … Read More >Argentina to get 25 million doses of Russia’s pioneering Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine – president

WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

A bizarre video captured during protests in Chile shows riot police wrestling with activist Giovanna Grandon, who is famous for attending anti-government rallies dressed as the Pokemon Pikachu. … Read More >WATCH Chilean cops tackle and pepper-spray protester in Pikachu costume during demonstration in Santiago

Maduro Claims Trump Copies Chavez While Dancing During Campaign Rallies

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

It’s safe to assume that dancing to the beat of the Village People’s 1978 hit YMCA has already become US President Donald Trump’s trademark style during campaign rallies ahead of the 3 November election. … Read More >Maduro Claims Trump Copies Chavez While Dancing During Campaign Rallies

Maduro Accuses Facebook of Censoring Publications on COVID-19 Medicine

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has criticised Facebook for censoring several publications concerning the DR10 molecule which, according to Venezuelan scientists, eliminates the effects of COVID-19. … Read More >Maduro Accuses Facebook of Censoring Publications on COVID-19 Medicine

New wave of anti-coronavirus lockdowns is ‘crazy,’ Brazil’s Bolsonaro says

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has condemned the fresh wave of lockdown measures employed by countries around the world to combat surging cases of Covid-19, blasting them as “crazy.” … Read More >New wave of anti-coronavirus lockdowns is ‘crazy,’ Brazil’s Bolsonaro says

Over 300 Foreign Observers to Monitor Elections in Venezuela, President Maduro Says

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020By Editor

More than 300 foreign observers have confirmed their participation in the elections to the Venezuelan National Assembly in December, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said. … Read More >Over 300 Foreign Observers to Monitor Elections in Venezuela, President Maduro Says

Venezuela Has Right to Buy Weapons From Any Country, Even US, Maduro Says

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020By Editor

Venezuela can buy weapons from any country that wants to sell them, even the United States, President Nicolas Maduro told reporters. … Read More >Venezuela Has Right to Buy Weapons From Any Country, Even US, Maduro Says

Bolivia’s former ‘interim president’ and coup government ministers could face trial over 2019 crackdown on protesters

Posted on October 28, 2020March 28, 2021By Editor

The Bolivian parliament has approved a resolution demanding a criminal case be opened against the nation’s former interim president Jeanine Anez and some of the ministers in her government over their 2019 crackdowns on protests. … Read More >Bolivia’s former ‘interim president’ and coup government ministers could face trial over 2019 crackdown on protesters

WATCH Chileans celebrate as voting signals end of Pinochet-era constitution

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020By Editor

Thousands of Chileans flocked to the streets on Sunday evening after early results showed an overwhelming victory of the “Approve” campaign, which sought to replace the current constitution with a new set of laws. … Read More >WATCH Chileans celebrate as voting signals end of Pinochet-era constitution