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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.

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."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.