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Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims

Jul. 01, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

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. ...

In an Argentine court, Venezuelans testify to alleged crimes against humanity under President Maduro

Jun. 29, 2024 07:44 AM EDT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Frustrated by the limits of the laboriously slow International Criminal Court and determined that the security officers who allegedly killed their loved ones not enjoy absolute impunity, Venezuelans have brought their crimes-against-humanity case to a federal court...

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Jun. 14, 2024 12:07 PM EDT

June 7-13, 2024 Within Bolivia, the world’s third-biggest producer of the coca leaf, and of cocaine, the ancient leaf has inspired spiritual rituals among Indigenous communities for generations — and more recently, among the well-heeled with a deluge of coca-related products. ...

AP Week in Pictures: Global

Jun. 14, 2024 07:31 AM EDT

June 7-13, 2024 Cambodians pray for rain and good fortune in the He Neak Ta ritual, people suffering respiratory ailments receive a secret herbal treatment with live fish in India, and soldiers and politicians commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France. People react to the...

Jittery markets rally after Argentina's Milei gets his first legislative triumph on sweeping reforms

Jun. 13, 2024 15:34 PM EDT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday as Argentina's President Javier Milei traveled to Italy for the Group of Seven summit, buoyed by his first legislative victory after the Senate passed sweeping proposals to slash state spending and boost his powers. Having...

In initial win for Argentine President Milei, senators approve his key bills after violent protests

Jun. 12, 2024 23:52 PM EDT

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate narrowly approved key state overhaul and tax bills proposed by President Javier Miliei, delivering an initial legislative victory to the libertarian leader in his efforts to enact his promises of radical change. Senators voted 37...

In initial victory for Argentine President Milei, the Senate gives overall approval to key economic reform bills

Jun. 12, 2024 22:32 PM EDT
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — In initial victory for Argentine President Milei, the Senate gives overall approval to key economic reform bills.

Argentina’s Senate begins voting on bill package that is a key test for populist President Javier Milei’s government

Jun. 12, 2024 22:21 PM EDT
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s Senate begins voting on bill package that is a key test for populist President Javier Milei’s government.

Argentine police use water cannons to disperse protesters ahead of a vote that’s key to President Milei’s government

Jun. 12, 2024 15:19 PM EDT
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine police use water cannons to disperse protesters ahead of a vote that’s key to President Milei’s government.

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

May. 24, 2024 00:17 AM EDT

May 17-23, 2024 In the Dominican Republic, Haitians and migration featured heavily in the election conversation. Argentine President Javier Milei belts hard rock at a presentation of his new book in Buenos Aires. Mexico's heatwave is so dire, howler...