Study Debunks Claims That Led to Bolivian Coup

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 28, 2020 New research from MIT raises serious questions about the U.S.-backed Organization of American Studies' assertions of election fraud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Colombia’s President Urges Maduro of Venezuela to Step Aside

The Associated Press Jan 23, 2019 Ivan Duque speaks out after Juan Guaido, the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled congress, declares himself interim president. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The Arab American Left and Palestine: The Untold Story

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jun 6, 2017 Author Pamela Pennock pushes back against politically fueled stereotypes and makes a case for reframing Arab Americans’ present-day struggles. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Honduras Casts Shadow Over OAS Meeting

Staff / Truthdig Jun 6, 2010 It's been almost a year since the coup that ousted leftist leader Manuel Zelaya in Honduras, but disagreement over the legitimacy of the new government there continues as leaders of the Organization of American States gather in Peru. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Zelaya’s Plane Barred From Landing in Honduras

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2009 Ousted President Manuel Zelaya made an attempt to return home to Honduras, but he ended up doing a flyover on Sunday when authorities blocked his plane from landing at the Tegucigalpa airport. On the runway, Zelaya supporters clashed with military and police forces. At least one person was reported killed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Honduras’ Top Court Refuses to Reinstate Zelaya

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2009 The Supreme Court of Honduras, defying an order of the Organization of American States, is standing by its decision to oust former President Manuel Zelaya. The court repeated its earlier position after a two-hour meeting with OAS head Miguel Insulza on Friday. And now for the international backlash. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Video: Honduran Soldiers Shoot Pro-Zelaya Supporters’ Tires

Staff / Truthdig Jul 4, 2009 In this video footage released by CNN on Friday, protesters en route to a rally in support of former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya find their travels cut short when a troop of soldiers, apparently representing the same military force that ousted Zelaya last Sunday and replaced him with Roberto Micheletti, move in and shoot out their bus tires. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Honduran President Shall Return

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2009 A day after he was forcibly removed from office, Manuel Zelaya said he will return to Honduras on Thursday to reclaim his presidency. Zelaya enjoys the support of many of his fellow Latin American leaders as well as the president of the United States. However, he still has to deal with his military and political rivals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )