Voters in Ecuador gave their new president, Daniel Noboa, who deployed the military to fight gangs in January, even more powers.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky
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Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
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Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
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Daniel Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Presidency
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