coup d’etat

World / Politics Dec 25, 2019

Morales claims U.S. orchestrated 'coup' to oust him in order to tap Bolivia's lithium

Former Bolivia President Evo Morales told AFP on Tuesday that he was forced from office by a United States-backed coup d'etat aimed at gaining access to the South American country's vast lithium resources. Demand for lithium is expected to grow globally as it is one ...

World Jul 19, 2018

Foes of Ortega go into hiding, vow no surrender after deadly clampdown

Hundreds of opponents of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega are in hiding in safe houses and planning their next steps to push for his resignation after Ortega loyalists, supported by police, took over a stronghold this week. Police and armed Ortega supporters stormed the Monimbo suburb ...