News of bachelet

In thrall to an abject failure

10-10-2020 10:21 Like many others, the Kirchnerites put their own ideological hang-ups first and human rights a long way second.

by James Neilson

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN vote on Venezuela opens up faultline in Frente de Todos

10-10-2020 09:32 Argentina throws support behind a UN human rights report in Venezuela, sparking criticism from Kirchnerite figures and the resignation of key ambassador.

FOREIGN POLICY

Government calls for 'inclusive, transparent and credible' elections in Venezuela

16-07-2020 02:24 Argentina shifts stance on Venezuela, expressing "deep concern" over alleged human rights violations in troubled nation and calling for "inclusive, transparent and credible" elections.

Killing of George Floyd

Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice

03-06-2020 17:46 Prosecutors charge US police officer accused of asphyxiating George Floyd with second-degree murder, with three others accused of aiding and abetting murder. Meanwhile, protesters in cities all over the world call for justice.

Chile Protests

UN report accuses Chilean law enforcement of egregious human rights abuses

13-12-2019 18:17 The United Nations investigation into Chilean security forces found serious human rights violations allegedly took place against protesters over the past two months, including deaths, torture, sexual abuse and the use of excessive force.

CHILE PROTESTS

Chile to amend constitution, a key demand of protesters

11-11-2019 13:36 As protests enter fourth week of violent unrest, President Sebastián Piñera agrees to rewrite and replace Pinochet-era document.

Chile Protests

Piñera on alleged abuses: Chilean government has 'nothing to hide'

06-11-2019 12:58 Demonstrations have shrunk in size, but protesters say it's not due to lack of commitment to the cause. Meanwhile, an investigation mounts against Chilean law enforcement for human rights abuses and the economy takes a hit.

JUDICIARY

UN report asks Macri administration to explain judicial interventions

05-11-2019 12:42 Human rights branch of global organisation, led by former Chile president Michelle Bachelet, sends document to Foreign Ministry questioning controversial measures taken by Mauricio Macri's government.

by Rodis Recalt

Chile Protests

Estimated one million flood streets of Santiago as crisis continues

25-10-2019 20:27 Entering their second week, demonstrations against the Chilean government persist, growing in size and strength.

Chile Protests

UN to probe abuses in Chile as strike continues

24-10-2019 23:44 Head of UN Human Rights Council and former Chilean president says the “verification mission” will “examine the allegations of human rights violations.”

DEMONSTRATIONS IN CHILE

Piñera seeks end to Chile's crisis after 15 die in violent clashes

22-10-2019 12:55 Chile president to meet with other political parties in bid to end street violence; Presidential hopeful Alberto Fernández and Security Minister Patricia Bullrich weight in on crisis.

Bolsonaro under BRazil

Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro violates basic rights

17-10-2019 17:12 Global rights watchdog accuses Bolsonaro of undermining efforts against torture, green-lighting police violence, attacking environmental activists and encouraging logging in the Amazon.

LAVA JATO

Bachelet denies claims her campaign took cash from disgraced Brazilian firm

18-09-2019 17:04 Bachelet told Chile's 24 Horas TV channel late Monday from Geneva that she "never had any link with OAS or any other company," in reference to allegations.

HUMAN RIGHTS

UN human rights chief Bachelet says torture, extrajudicial killings continuing in Venezuela

09-09-2019 17:55 Presentation follows scathing written report issued in early July that drew backlash from Venezuela. It found a "pattern of torture" under the government of President Nicolás Maduro and citing violations like arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killings, sexual violence and enforced disappearances.

Crisis in Venezuela

UN: 6,856 killings in Venezuela security operations since beginning of 2018

05-07-2019 15:40 Michelle Bachelet's report focusing on the last 18 months follows her trip to the troubled country last month and draws upon over 550 interviews conducted by her office.

Political crisis

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet arrives to survey Venezuela crisis

21-06-2019 08:30 Aid organisations have called for demonstrations against the situation in Venezuela on Friday during Bachelet's visit as a way to increase visibility.

News of bachelet

In thrall to an abject failure

UN vote on Venezuela opens up faultline in Frente de Todos

Government calls for 'inclusive, transparent and credible' elections in Venezuela

Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice

UN report accuses Chilean law enforcement of egregious human rights abuses

Chile to amend constitution, a key demand of protesters

Piñera on alleged abuses: Chilean government has 'nothing to hide'

UN report asks Macri administration to explain judicial interventions

Estimated one million flood streets of Santiago as crisis continues

UN to probe abuses in Chile as strike continues

Piñera seeks end to Chile's crisis after 15 die in violent clashes

Human Rights Watch says Bolsonaro violates basic rights

Bachelet denies claims her campaign took cash from disgraced Brazilian firm

UN human rights chief Bachelet says torture, extrajudicial killings continuing in Venezuela

UN: 6,856 killings in Venezuela security operations since beginning of 2018

UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet arrives to survey Venezuela crisis

Porno-politics and Argentina’s digital rumour mill

Laboratorios Richmond says first 450,000 doses of Sputnik jab are ready

Grabbing the wealth of health by stealth

Asking for the impossible

IMF sees US$45-billion deal with Argentina pushed into 2022

Eduardo Duhalde insistió en que Alberto Fernández "no está bien" y dijo que le da "pena"

FOTOS | El Ojo de Perfil "frozen": el segundo día mas frío del año en Buenos Aires

Dislexia: de qué se trata la condición que padece Laura Novoa y cómo hace para aprender un guión

Miguel Angel Pichetto: "Cuba no nos puede vender ni aspirinas, si no tenían ni jeringas"

Carlos Bianco "No hay diferencias sustantivas entre Martín Guzmán y Axel Kicillof"