Paraguay’s Justice Ministry has launched an investigation after human remains were found buried beneath a home that once belonged to the former dictator Alfredo Stroessner. … Human Remains Found Under Former Property of Ex-Dictator Alfredo StroessnerRead more
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The Grayzone editor Max Blumenthal has been arrested on false charges
Max Blumenthal, the editor of the news site The Grayzone, was arrested on the morning of October 25 on a fabricated charge related to the … The Grayzone editor Max Blumenthal has been arrested on false chargesRead more
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The Troubling Relationships Between Bolsonaro and Dictatorships
When he was a congressman, the walls of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s office were decorated with photos of Brazilian dictators. Bolsonaro has repeatedly defended the … The Troubling Relationships Between Bolsonaro and DictatorshipsRead more
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Son of Killed Chilean Communist Demands ‘Nuremberg-Type’ Trial For Dictators
https://www.telesurenglish.net/__export/1564704474072/sites/telesur/img/2019/08/01/screen_shot_2019-08-01_at_7_40_39_pm.png_1718483346.png Donato holding the portrait of his deceased father in his home | Photo: EFE Ivan Donato, son of Chilean communist leader Jaime Donato, asked … Son of Killed Chilean Communist Demands ‘Nuremberg-Type’ Trial For DictatorsRead more
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24 Ex-South American Officials Sentenced for Role in Operation Condor
In Italy, 24 people were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in Operation Condor, in which six South American countries conspired to kill … 24 Ex-South American Officials Sentenced for Role in Operation CondorRead more
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Is ‘Dictator’ the Media’s Most Insidious Code Word?
Let’s start with a quiz: Quick! Name some dictators! I’m willing to bet most of you responded with just a few of the same names: … Is ‘Dictator’ the Media’s Most Insidious Code Word?Read more
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Former U.S.-Backed Dictator of Chad Detained in Senegal
The former U.S.-backed dictator of Chad has been detained in Senegal and could face charges of crimes against humanity more than 20 years after his … Former U.S.-Backed Dictator of Chad Detained in SenegalRead more
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How U.S.-Backed Coup in Honduras Fueled Migrant Crisis
As the United States continues to face criticism for tear-gassing asylum seekers on the U.S.-Mexico border, we turn now to look at the crisis in … How U.S.-Backed Coup in Honduras Fueled Migrant CrisisRead more
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Imprisoned Ex-Argentine Dictator Jorge Rafael Videla Dies at 87
Former Argentine dictator General Jorge Rafael Videla has died at the age of 87. Videla was serving a life sentence for murder, torture and kidnapping … Imprisoned Ex-Argentine Dictator Jorge Rafael Videla Dies at 87Read more
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Guatemala’s Top Court Annuls Ríos Montt Trial
Guatemala’s top court has annulled the historic trial of former U.S.-backed Guatemalan dictator Efraín Ríos Montt, sending the case back to the earliest stages. Ríos … Guatemala’s Top Court Annuls Ríos Montt TrialRead more