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As Protests in South America Surged, So Did Russian Trolls on Twitter, U.S. Finds
State Department analysts found that Russian-linked Twitter accounts sought to sow confusion in South American nations that oppose the Moscow-backed government in Venezuela.
Barge With 600 Gallons of Diesel Sinks Off Galápagos Islands
The spill, which occurred after a crane toppled onto a barge, forced an emergency cleanup in one of the world’s most revered natural destinations.
Assange to Testify on Being Recorded in Embassy in London
Recordings have emerged of private conversations that Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, had while living in the Ecuadorean Embassy. He and a Spanish prosecutor blame the United States.
‘A Very Dangerous Game’: In Latin America, Embattled Leaders Lean on Generals
Presidents are increasingly asking militaries to bail them out of crises, surfacing painful memories in a region where many grew up under military rule.
Ecuador’s President Moves Seat of Government to Escape Protests
The move came after six days of protests against austerity measures, including the end of a fuel subsidy. Demonstrators clashed with the police and looted businesses.
Hundreds Arrested in Ecuador Unrest
Anger over the elimination of fuel subsidies was the catalyst for protests by transport workers and others that have paralyzed Quito and much of the country.
Ecuador at Standstill as Striking Transit Workers Block Roads
The country’s transit unions began a strike to protest their president’s decision to strip away a $1.3 billion fuel subsidy, which would raise fuel prices.
Ecuador Investigates Data Breach of Up to 20 Million People
The trove of personal details was found on an unsecured server in Florida, though it was unclear whether anyone had gained access to the information.
Julian Assange Sentenced to 50 Weeks and Still Faces U.S. Charges
A London court sentenced Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, to prison for jumping bail in 2012, but his legal troubles are far from over.