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Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
Read full article: Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama CanalA Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take back control of the Panama Canal.
Venezuela's ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro faces his toughest challenge yet
Read full article: Venezuela's ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro faces his toughest challenge yetVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Friday will face more international rebuke than at any time in his 12 years in power.
Elecciones de El Salvador fortalecerían a presidente Bukele
Read full article: Elecciones de El Salvador fortalecerían a presidente BukeleCopyright 2021 The Associated Press. Este material no puede ser publicado, difundido, reescrito o redistribuido sin permiso. Michael Shifter, presidente de Diálogo Interamericano, con sede en Washington, dijo a The Associated Press que aunque Bukele es un presidente legítimo y democrático con un sólido respaldo mayoritario, “sus tendencias autoritarias... son motivo de gran preocupación”. Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reservedPublished: February 28, 2021, 9:50 am Updated: March 1, 2021, 12:47 amPublished: February 28, 2021, 9:50 am Updated: March 1, 2021, 12:47 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Peruvians get 3rd president in a week amid cautious hopes
Read full article: Peruvians get 3rd president in a week amid cautious hopesFrancisco Sagasti waves after being sworn-in as the new, interim president at Congress in Lima, Peru, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Sagasti's appointment marks a tumultuous week in which thousands took to the streets outraged by Congress' decision to oust popular ex-President Martn Vizcarra. “I hope this one is different.”Peru plunged into turmoil last week when Congress voted to oust ex-President Martín Vizcarra. Sagasti voted against Vizcarra’s ouster — a move likely to win him at least some backing from those who took to the streets in protest. Lawmakers used a 19th century-era clause to oust Vizcarra for “moral incapacity,” accusing him of taking bribes years ago when he was a governor.
Varios adelantan el triunfo de Arce en elecciones de Bolivia
Read full article: Varios adelantan el triunfo de Arce en elecciones de BoliviaCopyright 2020 The Associated Press. Este material no puede ser publicado, difundido, reescrito o redistribuido sin permiso. Ante la incertidumbre, los analistas se mostraban cautos. “Hay ansiedad y susceptibilidad en los políticos y en la población por los conflictos del año pasado”, explicó a The Associated Press la profesora de Sociología María Teresa Zegada. Published: October 18, 2020, 12:01 am Updated: October 19, 2020, 3:48 amPublished: October 18, 2020, 12:01 am Updated: October 19, 2020, 3:48 amIf you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
Cierran campañas en Bolivia, la gente se aprovisiona
Read full article: Cierran campañas en Bolivia, la gente se aprovisionaCopyright 2020 The Associated Press. Este material no puede ser publicado, difundido, reescrito o redistribuido sin permiso. “Las consecuencias económicas de la pandemia serán el principal desafío en el calendario electoral de Latinoamérica y supondrán una prueba para el liderazgo en la región. A la vez, proporcionará un terreno fértil para alternativas populistas”, comentó a The Associated Press, Michael Shifter, presidente de Diálogo Interamericano desde Washington. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.