Latin America – Page 56 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

US to help ‘legitimate Latin American govts’ to PREVENT protests from ‘morphing into riots’ – Pompeo

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019By Editor

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that the US will help “legitimate governments” in Latin America in order to prevent protests from “morphing into riots.” … Read More >US to help ‘legitimate Latin American govts’ to PREVENT protests from ‘morphing into riots’ – Pompeo

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Venezuela Offers to Pay Companies in Yuan as Workaround to US Sanctions – Report

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

Venezuela’s authorities and the state-run oil and gas giant, PDVSA, are considering paying to suppliers and contracts using the Chinese currency, Reuters reports, citing government officials and sources from private companies. … Read More >Venezuela Offers to Pay Companies in Yuan as Workaround to US Sanctions – Report

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Bolivian TV operator shuts down RT Spanish broadcasts

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

RT Spanish broadcasts in Bolivia will be terminated starting next week, the country’ leading private TV operator has announced without a prior notice or clear explanation, citing only orders from its administration. … Read More >Bolivian TV operator shuts down RT Spanish broadcasts

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With the right-wing coup in Bolivia nearly complete, the junta is hunting down the last remaining dissidents

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019By Editor

La Paz, Bolivia – As the military junta which seized power from the democratically-elected Bolivian President Evo Morales violently represses the working class, indigenous-led uprising against them, the country is rapidly falling under its control. … Read More >With the right-wing coup in Bolivia nearly complete, the junta is hunting down the last remaining dissidents

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CHILE: NATIONAL STRIKE ON MONDAY, GENERAL STRIKE ON TUESDAY – NO PEACE FOR THE GOVERNMENT

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019By Editor

Social organizations have called for a new work stoppage this Monday, and the Central Unitary Workers Union (CUT) is calling for a general strike on Tuesday to demand, among other things, an increase in the minimum wage and pensions to 500,000 pesos. … Read More >CHILE: NATIONAL STRIKE ON MONDAY, GENERAL STRIKE ON TUESDAY – NO PEACE FOR THE GOVERNMENT

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Qatar and Kuwait Vow to Join US-Led Maritime Coalition, US Official Says

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

The US has been pushing for creation of a naval coalition to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, calling on its allies to join in following a series of attacks on vessels in the region earlier this year that were blamed by Washington on Iran. … Read More >Qatar and Kuwait Vow to Join US-Led Maritime Coalition, US Official Says

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US is Behind Political Crisis in Bolivia – Russian Foreign Intel Head

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

The violent protests that engulfed the Latin American country earlier this month have led to the resignation of President Evo Morales and a shift in power, with numerous countries refusing to recognise the interim government. … Read More >US is Behind Political Crisis in Bolivia – Russian Foreign Intel Head

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Bolivia’s Interim President Rejects Evo Morales Amnesty Bill

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019By Editor

Bolivia’s interim authority opened a criminal case against former president Evo Morales for allegations of inciting unrest and terrorist activities against the nation’s current government. … Read More >Bolivia’s Interim President Rejects Evo Morales Amnesty Bill

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Bolivian Interim President Signs New General Election Law

Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019By Editor

Acting Bolivian President Jeanine Anez on Sunday signed the law on the exceptional and transitory regime for the holding of general elections, adopted earlier by both chambers of the country’s parliament … Read More >Bolivian Interim President Signs New General Election Law

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Bolivian Senate voids ousted president Evo Morales’ election victory

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019By Editor

Bolivia’s Senate has passed legislation canceling Evo Morales’ victory in the October presidential election, which was followed by a coup that forced him to flee the country. The bill also opens the door for new elections. … Read More >Bolivian Senate voids ousted president Evo Morales’ election victory

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