#Bolivia’s jailing opposition leaders on absurd ‘terrorism’ charges

Admin3 years ago08 mins

“Bolivia’s jailing opposition leaders on absurd ‘terrorism’ charges” A Dec. 28 police operation involving over 40 heavily armed officers — most of them in plain clothes and wearing masks — violently arrested Luis Fernando Camacho, one of Bolivia’s most important opposition leaders and governor of the region with the country’s largest city, and swiftly moved…

#Putin apologists like Roger Waters need to condemn Russia

Admin4 years ago010 mins

“Putin apologists like Roger Waters need to condemn Russia” Earlier last month, I was sitting in a bomb shelter in Kyiv with dozens of civilians as we were pounded by missiles. Putin intended his bombs to do more than punish. He wanted them to destroy the power grids and heating facilities that keep Ukraine warm…

#Morales aide claims victory in Bolivia’s election redo

Admin6 years ago012 mins

“#Morales aide claims victory in Bolivia’s election redo” LA PAZ, Bolivia — Evo Morales’ party claimed victory in Bolivia’s presidential election as official results trickled in from Sunday’s high-stakes redo of last year’s annulled ballot that saw the leftist leader resign and flee the country. More than nine hours after polls closed, barely 6% of…