Elections are approaching and there is still a paramilitary threat to the political process on the local level, where threats of violence or outright “purchase of votes” affect races ranging from mayors to members of Congress.
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Brazilian leftists are frustrated with President Rousseff’s orthodox turn on the economy; the anti-corruption law marks its first birthday without being used; and Lula looks to improve the PT’s image.
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A “silent march” took place a month after the mysterious death of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman that his ex-wife insisted was to honor his memory, but critics say was a demonstration against President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s government. The ruling Frente para la Victoria passed a law dissolving the Intelligence Secretariat (SI) and creating the
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Daniel Ortega’s government is destroying the achievements made since 1990 critics claim. “We have returned to strong authoritarianism,” with the surrender of the army to the president and the lack of guarantees for free elections, an analyst says.
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The director of the National Electoral Institute (INE) called on the opposition parties to return to the institute’s board; the situation in the INE can “blow up” the coming elections, opposition senators say.
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The Cubans who were formed after the Revolution are proud of its accomplishments, but still long for the fulfillment of its promise.
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A study indicates that 45% of young respondents do not identify with any political party.
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Prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita’s decision to go forward with Alberto Nisman’s case set the stage for more political maneuvering. Some commentators argue that the political crisis worsened with the accusation of concealment against President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Yet others claim Nisman’s original charge of a cover-up of an alleged government plan to shield Iranian officials
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Since the beginning of the year, Maduro has redoubled allegations of coup plans and assassination attempts, with plenty of accusations against media, businessmen, and foreign dignitaries.
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