The White House has informed Bolivia that it will not extradite former President Gonzalo Sánchez de Lozada to face charges over the mass killing of … U.S. Refuses to Extradite de Lozada, Backs Immunity for Ex-Mexican PresidentRead more
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Protests Threaten to Unseat President
Guatemala, where the president, Otto Pérez Molina, is attempting to hold onto his office despite growing calls demanding his resignation. The president has faced months … Protests Threaten to Unseat PresidentRead more
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Clinton & the Coup
Honduras, where as many as 25,000 people marched Friday night to demand the resignation of President Juan Orlando Hernández. Thousands carried torches during the protest, … Clinton & the CoupRead more
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Africa’s Pinochet
The trial of Hissène Habré, the former dictator of Chad, began in Senegal Monday but took an unexpected turn today when it was postponed 45 … Africa’s PinochetRead more
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Debt of Reagan’s dictator still not paid
Typhoon Haiyan, which reduced almost everything in its path to rubble two months ago. Haiyan, the strongest typhoon to ever hit land, affected more than … Debt of Reagan’s dictator still not paidRead more
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Judge Charges 10 Former Officers in 1973 Murder of Víctor Jara
In Chile, a judge has charged 10 former military officers in the 1973 murder of the beloved singer and political activist Víctor Jara. A member … Judge Charges 10 Former Officers in 1973 Murder of Víctor JaraRead more
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Former Chad Dictator, Called “Africa’s Pinochet,” on Trial in Senegal
the trial of the former dictator of Chad has begun in Senegal. Hissène Habré is a former U.S. ally who has been described as “Africa’s … Former Chad Dictator, Called “Africa’s Pinochet,” on Trial in SenegalRead more
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Archbishop Óscar Romero
Thirty-five years ago, Archbishop Óscar Romero was murdered by members of a U.S.-backed death squad while delivering mass in San Salvador, El Salvador. On Saturday, … Archbishop Óscar RomeroRead more
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Miguel Facussé, “Palm Plantation Owner of Death,” Dies at 90
In Honduras, Miguel Facussé, dubbed “the palm plantation owner of death,” and one of Honduras’ wealthiest and most powerful figures, has died at the age … Miguel Facussé, “Palm Plantation Owner of Death,” Dies at 90Read more
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We dont accept democracy in Middle East
In 1953, the CIA and British intelligence orchestrated a coup d’etat that toppled the democratically elected government of Iran. The government of Mohammad Mossadegh. The … We dont accept democracy in Middle EastRead more