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Tag: Organization of American States
Haiti Appeals for Armed Intervention and Aid to Quell Chaos
Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his government asked the international community to step in, largely to control gang violence that has ravaged the capital.
Haiti’s Fuel Price Hike Escalates Its Worst Protests in Years
Discontent over economic misery spilled into the largest national protests in years, prompting international calls for action.
Democracy, or Something Like It
No one is fooled when authoritarian leaders carry out fake elections. So why do they bother?
Nicaragua’s Democracy Hangs by Thread as Crackdown Deepens
Under President Daniel Ortega, the country is a step away from becoming a one-party state. Money-laundering charges against his main rival have heightened concerns.
Trump Ally Wants to Be First American to Head Latin American Aid Bank
Mauricio Claver-Carone wants to become the first American to control Latin America’s chief source of development funding. His nomination has been divisive in the region, which is in economic crisis and sees the bank’s role as crucial to its recovery.
In Bolivia, A Bitter Election is Being Revisited
A close look at Bolivian election data suggests an initial analysis by the O.A.S. that raised questions of vote-rigging — and helped force out a president — was flawed.
M.I.T. Researchers Cast Doubt on Bolivian Election Fraud
An international audit said officials had engaged in lies and manipulation to assure victory for Evo Morales. Academics at M.I.T.’s Election Data and Science Lab questioned that finding.
‘Democracy Is in Play’: What to Know About Protests in the Dominican Republic
After officials suspended a national vote over problems in their electronic voting machines, Dominicans took to the streets in protest.
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.