Spanish leftists, American socialists and Communists from Central Europe have all found a home in Mexico over the past century and a half.
Tag: Morales, Evo
Evo Morales and Bolivia: What We Know About the President’s Resignation
Mr. Morales was once a hugely popular leader, hailed by the nation’s Indigenous majority and the global left. Now, he’s been ousted from office, and it is unclear who will replace him.
‘This Will Be Forever’: How the Ambitions of Evo Morales Contributed to His Fall
Bolivia prospered on the watch of its firebrand leftist president, but his refusal to step aside led to an ignominious downfall.
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.
‘I Assume the Presidency’: Bolivia Lawmaker Declares Herself Leader
With the country left leaderless, Senator Jeanine Añez Chavez said she was taking power. But ousted President Evo Morales vowed to fight on.
‘This Will Be Forever’: How the Ambitions of Evo Morales Contributed to His Fall
Bolivia prospered on the watch of its firebrand leftist president, but his refusal to step aside led to an ignominious downfall.
What We Know About Bolivia’s Power Vacuum After Evo Morales’s Resignation
Mr. Morales was once a hugely popular leader, hailed by Bolivia’s Indigenous people and the global left. Now, he is in hiding and ousted from office, and it is unclear who will replace him.
Evo Morales of Bolivia Accepts Asylum in Mexico
The former president, who faced weeks of protest, said he had been forced out in a “coup.” He leaves Bolivia in a power vacuum, with politicians scrambling to form a caretaker government.
Bolivian Leader Evo Morales Steps Down
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.
Military Calls on President to Step Down After Election Dispute in Bolivia
Evo Morales defied term limits to run for president again last month, then declared victory in an election widely seen as rigged.