Bolivia Bolivian ex-leader Jeanine Áñez sentenced to 10 years in prison 13-06-2022 13:57 Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Áñez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for an alleged plot to oust her rival and predecessor Evo Morales.
human rights Argentines take to streets, marking 46th anniversary of 1976 military coup 24-03-2022 22:00 Tens of thousands of Argentines march to the Plaza de Mayo on the 46th anniversary of the coup that installed the brutal 1976-1983 military dictatorship.
Bolivian politics Bolivia ex-leader Áñez stands trial for Bolivia coup 10-02-2022 11:19 Jeanine Áñez stands trial Thursday, accused of orchestrating the ouster of her predecessor as Bolivia's leader, Evo Morales.
HUMAN RIGHTS Argentine case into crimes against Rohingya begins 17-12-2021 02:18 A representative for Myanmar's Rohingya minority community testified in an Argentine court Thursday as a part of an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by the Asian country's military rulers.
Biden's democracy summit Before Biden, president denounces OAS support for Bolivia 'coup' 10-12-2021 15:58 Argentina’s president delivers a speech focused on Latin America to Joe Biden’s summit on democracy, during which he criticises 2019 "coup" in Bolivia "endorsed by a large part of the international community and the OAS."
Courts Argentina's justice system to probe Myanmar war crimes claims 30-11-2021 08:54 Argentina's justice system will investigate allegations of war crimes committed by the Myanmar military against that country's Rohingya minority under a court ruling upholding the principles of universal jurisdiction.
HUMAN RIGHTS Italy asks Chile to extradite 'Operation Condor' criminals 23-08-2021 16:19 Italy seeking extradition of three former members of Chile's military sentenced to life by European nation's courts for murdering two Italians in 1973.
HUMAN RIGHTS Rohingya to give testimony to Argentine court in push for Myanmar Army probe 17-08-2021 14:17 Rohingya refugees expelled from Myanmar in a bloody crackdown are to testify before Argentine court. They will use the principle of "universal jurisdiction" to urge a full judicial investigation into allegations of war crimes committed against them.
'Boliviagate' Macri fiercely denies ‘Boliviagate’ allegations, slams Fernández 16-07-2021 02:03 Former president says his successor’s word has been “devalued” by allegations his administration sent lethal ammunition to Jeanine Áñez government in Bolivia that was used to repress followers of Evo Morales in 2019.
ALLEGATION Bolivia: Argentina sent tear gas, ammunition to Áñez administration in 2019 09-07-2021 22:15 President Alberto Fernández apologises to the Bolivian government amid claims that tear gas and live ammunition were shipped then used to repress protests.
HUMAN RIGHTS Analysing voices of repression 27-03-2021 08:11 CONICET researchers Valentina Salvi and Claudia Feld on their new book analysing statements from those who committed crimes against humanity during Argentina’s 1976-1983 military dictatorship. by Luciana Bertoia
ex-interim president Bolivia's Áñez authorised for transfer from prison to hospital 20-03-2021 09:18 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez will be allowed to transfer from prison to a hospital following poor health, a panel of judges said Friday, less than a week after her arrest on charges linked to the ousting of her predecessor Evo Morales.
LATIN AMERICA Bolivia ex-interim president Áñez arrested in 'coup' probe 14-03-2021 07:53 Bolivia's former interim president Jeanine Áñez was arrested Saturday on terrorism and sedition charges over what the government claims was a coup attempt against her predecessor and political rival Evo Morales.
HUMAN RIGHTS ESMA IV trial: Eight new convictions for crimes against humanity 20-02-2021 08:13 Sentences handed down to eight individuals in ESMA IV trial for crimes against humanity, including illegal deprivation of liberty, torture, homicide and sexual assault. by James Grainger
MILITARY COUP IN MYANMAR Anger and confusion in Myanmar as coup sweeps away democratic hopes 01-02-2021 17:45 A putsch had been expected for days, yet when it came it left Myanmar stunned.
MILITARY COUP IN MYANMAR Myanmar's military stages coup, detains Aung San Suu Kyi 01-02-2021 16:59 Myanmar's military seizes power in a bloodless coup, detaining democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and imposing a one-year state of emergency.
MILITARY COUP IN MYANMAR Myanmar: Diverse nation dominated by long arm of military rule 01-02-2021 16:58 After only a decade of civilian rule, Myanmar's junta have grabbed power again, arresting elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi Monday after alleging fraud in her party's landslide election win in November.
RETURN FROM EXILE Evo Morales ends Bolivia homecoming tour with rally 11-11-2020 23:20 Thousands of supporters of former Bolivia president Evo Morales crowded into his political stronghold Wednesday for a climactic rally to mark his triumphant return to his homeland.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Bolivia's Morales calls for calm after protesters demand junta 27-10-2020 17:33 Exiled former Bolivian president calls for calm after right-wing protesters in Santa Cruz demand a "military junta" to replace socialist president-elect Luis Arce.
Bolivian election He's not running, but Evo Morales looms large in Bolivia vote 27-09-2020 09:30 Bolivia is divided, mainly along ethnic, regional and socioeconomic lines, between those who applaud the former president as a voice for the historically poor and disenfranchised, and those who say he became increasingly corrupt and authoritarian during 14 years in power
AS I SEE IT Dreaming of a military alternative 29-08-2020 10:04 Military rule may no longer be an alternative, but chaos most certainly is. by James Neilson
THE WEEK IN ARGENTINA What we learned this week: August 22 to 29 29-08-2020 09:39 Stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
POLITICS & THE PANDEMIC Knocking on the Senate's door 29-08-2020 08:46 Military coups are a thing of the past, but presidents struggling to finish their mandates are not. by Martín Gambarotta
Political controversy Duhalde widely criticised after suggesting 'coup d'état' may be on cards 25-08-2020 22:00 Sparking outrage and controversy, former president queries if there will be midterm elections next year, anticipating a coup d’état since "Argentina is the world champion of military dictatorships." Politicians and human rights leaders condemn comments.