Monthly Archives: February 2018

Analysis: Venezuela opposition expels Henri Falcón over poll decision

It is well known that the corrupt, leftist policies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have caused  mayhem in the country. Six months after his election in 2013, Maduro announced that he would rule by decree for the rest of his presidency; he would haver the dictatorial power of creating law without the check of legislators. Maduro’s focus on public opinion… Read more »

Venezuela opposition expels Henri Falcón over poll decision

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43221952 Venezuela’s opposition has expelled a former state governor after he said he would stand against President Nicolás Maduro in April’s election. The Democratic Unity opposition coalition is boycotting the vote. It said Henri Falcón was wrong to validate what it called a fraudulent electoral system. Mr Falcón defended his decision, saying he wanted to defeat a government that had… Read more »

Rio military deployment stirs controversy in Brazil

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43225217 Twelve days after Brazil’s President Michel Temer deployed the military to boost security in the state of Rio de Janeiro, criticism about the move continues. Officials have so far provided little detail about what has been achieved while residents complain about harassment and intimidation. The general in charge of the operation said Rio was a “test case” for military… Read more »

Five Colombian soldiers killed in blast

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https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/27/americas/colombia-soldier-killed-explosion/index.html (CNN)Five Colombian soldiers were killed and 10 others were wounded Tuesday in an explosion, a statement from the army said. The army called the explosion an act of terrorism and blamed rebels. The statement said the incident took place in Norte de Santander, a northeastern region of the country bordering Venezuela, while troops were involved in tactical operations. An… Read more »

Haiti minister says he may revoke Oxfam’s right to operate in country

https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/17/americas/haiti-minister-oxfam-revoke/index.html   (CNN)Haiti could expel Oxfam if allegations of sexual misconduct against the British charity prove to be true, a senior government official said. “If there has indeed been an infraction … I will not hesitate to revoke Oxfam’s right to operate in Haiti,” Aviol Fleurant, Haiti’s minister of planning and external cooperation, told CNN in an interview Friday in… Read more »

Analysis

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Venezuela is in shambles and really at a tipping point right now. They are having a “democratic” mega election even though corruption is rampant and it is doubtful that Maduro will give up any power. The Venezuela people are starving and the economy is failing causing the state to try and look for other options. One of these is there… Read more »

BBC: Oxfam sex scandal: Haiti suspends charity’s operations

Oxfam sex scandal: Haiti suspends charity’s operations  Posted by: Colin Bunn BBC 22 February 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Related Topics Oxfam Haiti scandal Image copyrightREUTERS Haiti has suspended Oxfam GB operations, as it investigates claims of sexual misconduct by charity staff after the 2010 earthquake. The… Read more »

Telegraph: Earthquake shakes southern Mexico for second time in three days

Earthquake shakes southern Mexico for second time in three days posted by: Colin Bunn The Telegraph An earthquake on Friday damaged buildings in the state of Oaxaca CREDIT:  ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP  Our Foreign Staff  19 FEBRUARY 2018 • 8:17AM Amagnitude 5.9 earthquake struck southern Mexico early on Monday, sending frightened residents into the streets as seismic alarms echoed across the capital, although there… Read more »

Maduro trying to keep power

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economist Nicolás Maduro tries to make thugocracy permanent in Venezuela An unpopular regime’s attempt to impose dictatorship could end bloodily  Print edition | Briefing Jul 29th 2017| CARACAS IT COULD almost be a piece of contemporary art, rather than a tool of political struggle. Overlooked by a mango tree heavy with blushing fruit, a rope is strung across Avenida Sucre as… Read more »