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Economic turmoil in Bolivia fuels distrust in government and its claim of a 'failed coup'
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Signs reading “I'm buying dollars” line the doors of Víctor Vargas’ shoe shop in the heart of Bolivia’s biggest city, a desperate attempt to keep his family business alive. Just a few years ago, the 45-year-old Vargas would unlock the doors at 8 a.m....
Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Former President Evo Morales on Sunday accused his political ally-turned-rival President Luis Arce of deceiving Bolivians by staging a “self-coup” last week to earn political points among the electorate, marking a sharp downturn in an already fraught relationship. ...
Bolivian general accused of failed coup is transferred to a maximum-security prison
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The Bolivian general accused of leading a failed coup was sent Saturday to a maximum-security prison as he faces charges of terrorism and starting an armed uprising. “At some point the truth will be known,” a handcuffed Gen. Juan José Zúñiga told...
American midfielder Tyler Adams says receiving online racial abuse is commonplace
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — American midfielder Tyler Adams said receiving online racial abuse has become commonplace for players. Teammates Chris Richards and Folarin Balogun said they were targeted for racial abuse, and the U.S. Soccer Federation issued a statement after Thursday's...
Bolivia’s leader says the general accused of leading failed coup wanted to 'take over' as president
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Luis Arce said Friday a former general planned to “take over” the government and become president in a failed coup, and he denied that the Andean nation was in an economic crisis. In an interview with The Associated Press, the embattled...
Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — The death threats came rolling in shortly after Gimena Silva’s husband was detained on accusations that he took part in a failed coup in Bolivia. “They call us, they say that if we do anything, say anything, they’re going to disappear us. They threaten...
Bolivia’s president tells the AP that the general accused of leading a failed coup wanted to “take over” as president
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia’s president tells the AP that the general accused of leading a failed coup wanted to “take over” as president.
US scenarios to advance past the first round at Copa America
The United States faces a difficult task to advance past group play at the Copa America after a 2-1 loss to Panana on Thursday night in Atlanta. Here are some scenarios that would allow the Americans to play in the quarterfinals as one of the top two teams from Group C: ...
Panama scores late goal, beats shorthanded U.S. 2-1 at Copa America after Weah red card
ATLANTA (AP) — Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America. José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute to give Panama a 2-1 victory on Thursday night over the shorthanded...
7.2 magnitude earthquake shakes southern Peru
LIMA, Peru (AP) — A magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru early Friday. Authorities say there are no immediate reports of casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake occurred at 12:36 a.m. (0536 GMT). The epicenter was located in the Pacific...
