Experts say recent actions by President Trump and his loyalists are harder to stop than a coup — citing anti-democratic slides in Turkey and Venezuela as closer examples.
Tag: Impeachment
Peru’s Merino Stokes Anger, Fear in a Traumatized Country
The unexpected impeachment of Peru’s president has left the country with a leader few know or trust. Amid devastating pandemic and recession, Peruvians brace for more instability.
Peru President Is Impeached by Congress
The vote to remove President Martín Vizcarra comes amid a devastating coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Vizcarra said he accepted the vote, reducing the likelihood of a constitutional crisis.
Peru President, Martín Vizcarra, Survives Impeachment Vote
The effort by opposition lawmakers to remove Mr. Vizcarra failed on Friday, with Congress opting for stability as Peru deals with a devastating pandemic.
Peru Launches Impeachment Hearings Against President
A country with the world’s highest death toll per capita from the coronavirus is now also in political crisis, as lawmakers seek to oust President Martín Vizcarra over allegations of obstruction of justice.
‘A Perfect Storm’ in Brazil as Troubles Multiply for Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro was already struggling to govern effectively when his star minister resigned and accused him of criminal conduct. Whether he can overcome the latest challenge remains unclear.
Beyond the Partisan Fight, a Wealth of Evidence About Trump and Ukraine
Regardless of the Senate’s verdict, the impeachment inquiry, President Trump’s own words and other revelations yield a narrative establishing his involvement in the pressure campaign.
Giuliani Sought Help for Client in Meeting With Ukrainian Official
As he discussed the possibility of a White House meeting for Ukraine’s president, President Trump’s lawyer asked to save the Kyiv mayor’s job.
Trump Outlines Mideast Peace Plan That Strongly Favors Israel
President Trump called the plan, which would discard the longtime goal of granting the Palestinians a full-fledged state, a “win-win” for both sides.
Pompeo Lashes Out at Reporter and Challenges Her to Find Ukraine on a Map
“He shouted at me for about the same amount of time as the interview itself had lasted,” said Mary Louise Kelly of NPR.