Allegations that the governing party rigged the Oct. 20 election have sparked violent protests and calls for a new election.
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‘There Could Be a War’: Protests Over Elections Roil Bolivia
Although early vote counts showed close results, President Evo Morales declared himself the outright winner, saying he did not need to face a runoff.
Who Supports Which Leader in Venezuela? Why Does This Matter?
President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the formerly prosperous nation now plunged into crisis, and the opposition leader Juan Guaidó are vying for backing at home and abroad to support their claims.
With Spies and Other Operatives, a Nation Looms Over Venezuela’s Crisis: Cuba
The island nation has provided intelligence support to Venezuela for years, helping President Nicolás Maduro suppress dissent in the military and across society.
Venezuela’s Military Backs Maduro, as Russia Warns U.S. Not to Intervene
The declaration of loyalty to President Nicolás Maduro was a setback for the Venezuelan opposition leader, who has been backed by several countries, including the United States.
Echoes of the Past in Venezuela Crisis, but Heard More Lightly
The United States’ recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president seemed to follow a pattern familiar to Latin America.
Nicaraguan Supreme Court Justice Slams His Former Ally, President Ortega
The resignation of Rafael Solis, an ally of President Daniel Ortega since the 1970s, is seen as the highest-profile defection in Nicaragua’s political crisis.