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 )

Trump Administration Widely Condemned for Alleged Venezuela Plot

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Sep 10, 2018 A report exposing talks between U.S. officials and Venezuelan military officers has caught the attention of critics across the globe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Officials Secretly Discussed Possible Coup With Venezuelan Rebel Officers

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Sep 8, 2018 Due to deep resentment over previous U.S. interventions in Latin America, information on covert meetings to possibly overthrow President Nicolás Maduro is expected to “land like a bomb” in the region. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump Pressed Aides on Venezuela Invasion, U.S. Official Says

JOSHUA GOODMAN / The Associated Press Jul 4, 2018 After the president in a 2017 meeting suggested an invasion, administration officials explained how military action could backfire. However, Trump later pursued the issue with Latin American leaders and others. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Doubts Loom Over Colombia Peace Deal With Hawk’s Election

JOSHUA GOODMAN and CHRISTINE ARMARIO / The Associated Press Jun 18, 2018 Ivan Duque, who takes office in August, campaigned on rolling back benefits inscribed in a peace deal brokered by outgoing President Juan Manuel Santos. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cuba to Update Soviet-Era Constitution

ANDREA RODRIGUEZ / The Associated Press May 28, 2018 As they try to adapt to new times, officials say they will maintain a Communist Party-led system in which freedom of speech and other rights are limited by “the purposes of socialist society.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Says Venezuela Policy Won’t Change

The Associated Press May 27, 2018 Although the U.S. is thanking Venezuelan officials for releasing an American held in jail for two years, it adds that the action won't affect its stance toward the regime of President Nicolas Maduro. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

In Peru, Pence Defends Syria Strike to Latin America Allies

KEN THOMAS / The Associated Press Apr 15, 2018 The vice president had to dive into a packed agenda on short notice, attending the Summit of the Americas in Trump's place so the president could manage the U.S. response to Syria. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mario Vargas Llosa: A Celebration

Allen Barra / Truthdig Mar 30, 2018 With the author having turned 82 this week, we take a look at his life's work, including two new editions. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

World Bank Expects 140 Million Climate Refugees by 2050

Alex Kirby / Climate News Network Mar 21, 2018 The estimate is a conservative one, based on just three regions of the developing world, and considers only people migrating within their own countries, not those seeking a new life abroad. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The World Will Not Mourn the Decline of U.S. Hegemony

Paul Street / Truthdig Feb 20, 2018 Uncle Sam’s weakening is just fine with most Earth residents who pay attention to global events. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Joe Kennedy III, a False Progressive Idol Like JFK

Paul Street / Truthdig Feb 4, 2018 America does not need another elite Kennedy pretending to lead us out of the darkness of authoritarian capitalism, racism, militarism and other evils. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )