On Tuesday, the country’s interim president, Michel Temer, unveiled a raft of economic austerity measures and introduced a far-reaching constitutional amendment limiting the growth of … Brazil Crisis DeepensRead more
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Brazil’s Parliamentary Vote Is a Coup
The ouster of Brazil President Dilma Rousseff from power, just weeks before that nation will host the Summer Olympic Games, smacks of abuse. Her impeachment … Brazil’s Parliamentary Vote Is a CoupRead more
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8 Latin American Countries Reject Coup Against Dilma Rousseff
Brazil’s controversial Senate-coup-imposed President Michel Temer has been largely isolated in Latin America in his first days in office after a the legislative body’s decision … 8 Latin American Countries Reject Coup Against Dilma RousseffRead more
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Brazil’s Interim President Installs Conservative All-White, All-Male Cabinet
On Thursday, the country’s former vice president, Michel Temer, assumed power as interim president after the Senate voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff and begin … Brazil’s Interim President Installs Conservative All-White, All-Male CabinetRead more
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The Empire of Chaos Strikes Back
Soon after the impeachment motion against President Dilma Rousseff was approved in the Brazilian Congress by what I chose to call Hybrid War hyenas, President-in-Waiting … The Empire of Chaos Strikes BackRead more
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She’s Baldly Lying
the former secretary of state publicly defended her role in the 2009 coup in Honduras that ousted democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya. Since the coup, … She’s Baldly LyingRead more
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Declassifying Records Will Shed Light on US Role In Argentina
In 1979, with Paul Heath Hoeffel, I wrote “Missing or Dead in Argentina: The Desperate Search for Thousands of Abducted Victims.” For this article, published … Declassifying Records Will Shed Light on US Role In ArgentinaRead more
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The forgotten coup
Washington’s role in the fascist putsch against an elected government in Ukraine will surprise only those who watch the news and ignore the historical record. … The forgotten coupRead more
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Accused Chilean Torturer Taught for Pentagon for 13 Years
McClatchy Newspapers reports an accused torturer who served as a member of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet’s secret police force worked for the Pentagon’s top university … Accused Chilean Torturer Taught for Pentagon for 13 YearsRead more
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One hand takes away; the other one gives
the Obama administration formally cut more than $30 million in aid to Honduras and suggested it will not recognize the Honduran elections scheduled for November … One hand takes away; the other one givesRead more