A leftist who had served longer than any other current head of state in Latin America, Mr. Morales lost his grip on power amid violent protests set off by a disputed election.
Author: ERNESTO LONDOÑO
Morales Averts Runoff in Bolivia, Officials Say, but Anger and Doubt Remain
The election board’s finding incensed the opposition and raised international skepticism about a race dogged by allegations of fraud.
‘There Could Be a War’: Protests Over Elections Roil Bolivia
Although early vote counts showed close results, President Evo Morales declared himself the outright winner, saying he did not need to face a runoff.
President Accused of Fraud in Bolivia Election as He Opens Big Vote Lead
Early results suggested that President Evo Morales would be able to avoid a runoff against Carlos Mesa, but election monitors cast doubts on the result.
What You Need to Know About the Unrest in Chile
One of Latin America’s most prosperous and politically stable countries is being rocked by protests and looting amid a reckoning over inequality.
Bolivia’s Evo Morales Faces Runoff, Early Election Returns Show
A once wildly popular leader faced broad opposition as he sought to stay in office until 2025.
Mysterious Oil Spill Becomes New Environmental Crisis for Brazil
Brazil’s president said the government had a theory of what led to the spill, adding that a foreign country was on “the radar.”
To Influence El Salvador, China Dangled Money. The U.S. Made Threats.
As part of a push into Central America, China presented itself as a deep-pocketed partner for El Salvador’s future. The Trump administration countered with words of warning.
Deadly Fires Stun Rio: A Boys Soccer Dorm, a Storied Museum, and Now a Hospital
At least 11 patients were killed in a fire at a Rio de Janeiro hospital, once again raising questions about hazardous building conditions in the city.
Brazil Marshals Forces to Fight Amazon Fires (and Restore ‘Positive Perception’)
The fires had burned for weeks but plunged President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration into crisis mode only now, after photographs began circulating widely.