Philip Reeves

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President Maduro Under Pressure As Several Countries Back Venezuela's Opposition Leader

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Venezuelans came out by the hundreds of thousands to ask for a change of leadership. But since the opposition leader has named himself interim president, President Maduro remains in power. What now?

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U.S. Bolsters Venezuela Opposition Leader; Nation's Military Backs Maduro

Saturday, January 26, 2019

In Venezuela, the U.S.-backed opposition leader is pressing his claim to the presidency even as President Nicolas Maduro makes clear he still holds the crucial support of the nation's military.

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Stakes Rise In Venezuela In The Campaign To Oust Nicolás Maduro As President

Friday, January 25, 2019

In Venezuela, the stakes are rising in the internationally-backed drive to oust President Nicolás Maduro as his challenger stages a rally in the capital. The U.S. warned the regime not to touch him.

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In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro Remains In Power, Supported By Military

Thursday, January 24, 2019

A day after opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself Venezuela's leader, President Nicolás Maduro remains in power with the full support of the military.

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U.S. Recognizes Opposition Leader As Venezuela's Head Of State

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president Wednesday, in a bid to seize power from sitting leader Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. swiftly proclaimed its support for Guaidó.

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In Venezuela, Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Declares Himself Interim President

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Venezuelans protested the authoritarian government of Nicolás Maduro on Wednesday. Maduro has presided over the nation's collapse and millions of people have fled the crisis.

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Venezuela Prepares For Nationwide Protests Opposing President Maduro

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Tensions are rising in Venezuela ahead of nationwide protests called by the opposition-led National Assembly. A 35-year-old leader is heading the renewed effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

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Brazil's President Bolsonaro Just Made It A Lot Easier For Brazilians To Have Guns

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree significantly expanding the public's right to bear firearms in the belief that this will help reduce the crime epidemic.

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The Bolsonaro Era Begins In Brazil

Saturday, January 05, 2019

We have the latest on the big political changes taking shape in Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, who is in the first week of his new administration.

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Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's New President, Takes Office

Tuesday, January 01, 2019

Brazil's new far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, took office Tuesday, calling for unity — in contrast with his past homophobic, misogynistic and racist statements.

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Brazil Prepares To Swear-In President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro

Tuesday, January 01, 2019

Brazil on Tuesday inaugurates its new far-right president. It marks a reversal of the pink-tide of leftist leaders elected in South America in the last two decades.

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Jair Bolsonaro, A Polarizing Figure, Prepares To Become Brazil's President

Monday, December 31, 2018

On New Year's Day, Jair Bolsonaro will be sworn in as president. He's an admirer of Donald Trump, and his rise to power has created — and reflected — deep divisions among Brazilians.

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Brazil's Deep Divisions Are Symbolized By Musician's Murder

Thursday, December 27, 2018

In Brazil on New Year's Day, a congressman from the far right will be sworn in as president. His rise to power has created deep divisions among Brazilians, symbolized by one particular incident.

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Under Bolsonaro, Same-Sex Couples In Brazil Fear They'll Lose The Right To Marry

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Retired army captain Jair Bolsonaro will be inaugurated as Brazil's president on New Year's Day. His homophobic record and far right views alarm LGBT Brazilians who fear losing the right to marry.

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G-20 Summit Set To Begin As Argentina Struggles To Deal With Its Economic Woes

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Argentina hoped the G-20 summit would be a chance to showcase its stability and prosperity. But high expectations for its technocrat president have succumbed to runaway inflation and economic crisis.

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Argentina G20 Summit Angst

Thursday, November 29, 2018

Argentina hosts the G20 summit this weekend but it's been a rocky time in the run-up, from economic problems to the chaotic cancelation of a soccer championship.

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Venezuela Pushes For 'Gold Rush' Despite Sanctions

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

President Nicolás Maduro sets his eyes on the country's golden Orinoco flow. His ally Turkey is a major buyer.

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An Attack On Players Forces Major Soccer Match In Argentina To Be Canceled — Twice

Sunday, November 25, 2018

The second leg of the final of the Copa Libertadores was billed as a glorious highlight in the tournament's history — the first ever meeting of age-old rivals Boca Juniors and River Plate.

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Brazil Elects Far-Right Candidate Jair Bolsonaro As Next President

Monday, October 29, 2018

Brazilians have chosen a new president. He's a far-right former army captain who has espoused racist, misogynistic and homophobic views. His name: Jair Bolsonaro.

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Preliminary Results: Far-Right Candidate Wins Brazil's Presidential Runoff

Monday, October 29, 2018

Jair Bolsonaro — a former army captain who expressed his admiration for dictatorship and repeatedly denigrated women and gays — looks certain to become the country's new president.

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