Three Positive Takeaways from New Zealand’s Landslide Election
The usual playbook of populist nonsense didn't work, and Jacinda Ardern won by a mile.
Socialist Party of Bolivia's Embattled Ex-President Is About to Win a Landslide Victory
The leftwing MAS party of Evo Morales was forced out amid violent protests a year ago.
Thai Protests Are Looking More and More like Hong Kong's Democracy Movement
Inspired by peers in Hong Kong, youth activists in Thailand are applying similar tactics to their own movement.
Voters Brace for Violence in Hyper-Polarized Bolivian Presidential Elections
The vote comes after a year of rule by a conservative interim government that is accused of human rights violations.
British MPs Vote to Allow Spies to Murder, Torture and Rape
The 'spycops' bill is supposed to provide a legal framework for covert activity, but critics say it will legalise crimes committed by state operatives.
Venezuela's 'Socialist Revolution' Just Made a U-Turn
A new law allows foreign investors into the oil sector, which was nationalized by the founder of the country's 'revolution,' Hugo Chávez.
Kyrgyzstan’s President Resigns to Avoid 'Bloodshed'
Recent elections sparked mass protests following allegations of widespread vote-buying.
Country With Highest COVID Death Rate Has Been Using a Dangerous 'Stone Age' Treatment
Peru's government backed down from using the medicines for inpatients, but is still recommending it for COVID sufferers who have not been hospitalized.
US Border Agents Went Rogue and Illegally Detained Hundreds of Migrants in Guatemala
Officials also tried to cover up the misuse of funds, according to a new Senate report.
Mexico's Conservatives Want AMLO Out So Bad They're Camping Outside His Palace
The president's "hugs no bullets" security strategy and casual approach to COVID has prompted strong criticism from the right.
Video Shows White Politicians Targeting Female Colleague With Sexist Remarks
In the video, B.C. Liberal candidate Jane Thornthwaite tells a group of politicians that NDP candidate Bowinn Ma is "very pretty lady" who uses her "cleavage" to get what she wants.
Colombia Wants Protesters Against Police Brutality to Register With the Police First
A controversial proposal by President Iván Duque could fuel protests against police violence, and their violent repression.