The United States’ recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president seemed to follow a pattern familiar to Latin America.
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Is Zimbabwe’s President Showing His True Colors After Violent Protests?
Hopes that Emmerson Mnangagwa would govern with a lighter hand than his predecessor, Robert Mugabe, have been dashed by a crackdown on demonstrations.
Mexico Pipeline Explosion Tests New President
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s response to a blast that killed dozens, many stealing fuel, has exposed a central tension between two of his policy vows: fighting crime and lifting the poor.
Death Toll in Mexico Blast Rises to 79; Leader Vows to Intensify Crackdown on Fuel Theft
The pipeline north of Mexico City exploded after thieves ruptured the line, causing an explosion that killed at least 79 people and injured 81 others.
Pipeline Erupts in Fiery Explosion in Mexico, Killing Many
The explosion came amid an epidemic of fuel thefts across the country. Initial reports said dozens were killed or injured.
Long Lines and Guarded Fuel: Mexico’s Gas Crisis, Explained
A government crackdown on fuel theft has left Mexico in crisis. So how did it get here?
Venezuela Navy Interrupts Oil Exploration Off Guyana
A ship contracted by Exxon Mobil suspended operations after it was approached by a Venezuelan navy vessel in a renewal of a century-old border dispute.
Oil Prices Plummet 7% on Fears of a Glut
Higher production than expected in Russia and the United States suggest that an OPEC deal to reduce supply might not do enough to stabilize prices.
What Sparked the ‘Yellow Vests’ Protests?
Ignited by a fuel tax, the “Yellow Vest” movement has been gaining momentum over the past four weeks. Protesters have made their way from France’s countryside to Paris, and some are demanding the president’s resignation.
Canada Letter: Justin Trudeau Is Facing a Carbon Tax Backlash. He’s Not Alone.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made carbon pricing a keystone of his political program for Canada, but critics are multiplying, at home and abroad