Your Complete Guide to the N.Y. Times’ Support of U.S.-Backed Coups in Latin America

Adam H. Johnson / Truthdig Jan 29, 2019 There’s a pattern that ranges from Guatemala in 1954, Chile in ’73, Panama in ’89, Venezuela in ’02—clear to the present moment. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Washington’s Favorite Literal War Criminal Isn’t Done in Venezuela

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Jan 28, 2019 Elliott Abrams distinguished himself under President Reagan with his willingness to defend Latin American genocide and death squads. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Warns Against U.S. Involvement in Venezuela

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jan 25, 2019 The Vermont senator criticizes the Venezuelan president's violent crackdowns but denounces past interventions in Latin America by the U.S. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Calls on Maduro to Resign as Foe Claims Venezuela Presidency

JOSHUA GOODMAN / The Associated Press Jan 24, 2019 Venezuela's crisis quickly escalates as National Assembly President Juan Guaido, backed by the Trump administration, declares himself interim president. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: America Is Sliding Toward Dictatorship

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 15, 2019 By shutting down the government in a bid to accumulate power, Donald Trump has violated his fundamental oath to uphold the rule of law. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Assumes Presidency, Promises Big Changes

YESICA FISCH, MAURICIO SAVARESE and PETER PRENGAMAN / The Associated Press Jan 1, 2019 In ceremonies amid heavy security, the far-right former army captain vows to "free" the nation from socialism and political correctness. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

6-Year-Old in Immigration Court Tells Judge He Wants to Go Home

Eva Ruth Moravec / ProPublica Dec 15, 2018 The law puts the decision to return to his family in El Salvador in his hands. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Fascist Efforts to Demolish Democracy

Henry Giroux / Truthdig Nov 27, 2018 The problem begins on the level of language—one of many levels where pushback is key. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Ominous Return of the IMF to Latin America

Vijay Prashad / Independent Media Institute Nov 19, 2018 From Argentina to Nicaragua and Mexico, the region's most vulnerable are being punished for the malfeasance of global finance. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

West African’s Harrowing Journey to U.S. Underscores Immigration Shift

ANDREW SELSKY / The Associated Press Nov 9, 2018 The stream of migrants crossing the Mexican border these days includes many who come from the other side of the world. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Brazil Elects Far-Right Candidate Jair Bolsonaro to Presidency

SARAH DiLORENZO, PETER PRENGAMAN and MAURICIO SAVARESE / The Associated Press Oct 28, 2018 Voters, embracing a chance for radical change after years of turmoil, look past warnings that the congressman may erode democracy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

5 Ways Brazil’s Bolsonaro Followed Trump’s Playbook

SARAH DILORENZO and PETER PRENGAMAN / The Associated Press Oct 8, 2018 Above all, both have exploited the fears of those afraid of losing their place in an increasingly diverse and inclusive society. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )