The leader, Jeanine Añez Chavez, appointed a new cabinet, but backers of the ousted Evo Morales have promised to disrupt the new government.
Tag: Appointments and Executive Changes
Bolivia’s Interim Leader Says Nation Must ‘Reconstruct Democracy’ After Morales’s Ouster
The interim president, Jeanine Añez Chavez, was preparing to appoint a cabinet, but backers of the ousted Evo Morales have promised to disrupt the new government.
Bolivia Crisis Shows the Blurry Line Between Coup and Uprising
The Cold War binary of “bad” coups and “good” popular revolts no longer applies. But the labels persist, with important consequences.
Hunter Biden to Leave Chinese Company Board, Addressing Appearance of a Conflict
As next debate approaches, Joseph R. Biden’s son also said he would not work for foreign-owned companies if his father became president.
South Korean Politician Resigns After Weeks of Protests
Ever since the appointment of Cho Kuk as justice minister, South Korea has been rocked by huge rallies for and against him.
European Parliament, Flexing Muscle, Rejects France’s Commission Nominee
In a blow for President Emmanuel Macron, Sylvie Goulard’s nomination was thrown out after grueling interviews about her finances.
Israel’s Arab Parties Back Benny Gantz to End Netanyahu’s Grip
Ayman Odeh, leader of the Arab Joint List, said his group would support a government by Mr. Gantz to keep Benjamin Netanyahu from getting a new term.
Saudi King Appoints a Son, Prince Abdulaziz, as Energy Minister
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman is the first member of the royal family to oversee the kingdom’s vital oil sector, part of a wider shake up of top energy-sector jobs.
Mugabe’s Reign Began With Bob Marley and Good Schools. Despotism Soon Followed.
Robert Mugabe transformed from a hero of Africa’s liberation — and a self-proclaimed champion of universal suffrage — into a tyrant. Our writer was there at the start.
Cathay Pacific’s Chairman Resigns as China Pressures Hong Kong Business
The exit of John Slosar would be the second high-profile departure from the carrier, which has been rocked by protests in its home city, since last month.