Philip Reeves
Stories
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Latin America
Chileans head to polls in polarized presidential election
Chile holds the first round of a two-round presidential election, with candidates ranging from the far left to the far right.
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Politics
Chile's president faces impeachment for what his critics call a conflict of interest
Chile's president Sebastian Pinera faces an impeachment vote in the Senate Tuesday, days ahead of the first round of voting in presidential elections.
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Politics
Brazil Senate recommends Bolsonaro be charged with crimes against humanity
Brazil's Senate accused President Jair Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity for his handling of the pandemic. It has asked state prosecutors to indict him, though that is unlikely to happen.
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National
For many Haitian migrants, reaching the U.S. border took of years of travel
For many Haitian migrants, the dangerous journey from their troubled home country to the United States spans a decade and thousands of dangerous miles through Latin America.
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Environment
How Brazil's Severe Drought Affects The Entire World's Coffee Supply Chain
Attributed to climate change, Brazil's historic drought is devastating its coffee farmers, who's crops supply much of the world.
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Politics
Facing Growing Opposition, Brazil's Bolsonaro Has Mobilized His Supporters To Protest
In cities around Brazil, Bolsonaro supporters demonstrated against those who oppose the far-right president. The intensity of the protests have some Brazilians worried about their country's future.
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Latin America
Brazil's President Mobilizes His Base. And Like Him, They're Bikers
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is a biker, as are many of his supporters and it is a theme at his rallies. But in Brazil, biker culture is not just for the far-right.
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Latin America
Televised Inquiry Examines Brazil's Handling Of The Pandemic
An investigation is underway into the government's disastrous response to the pandemic. In particular, lawmakers are examining the president's denialism, failure to buy vaccines and corruption.
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Sports
Gymnast Rebeca Andrade Won Gold For Brazil, And Became A National Hero
Brazilians are desperate for heroes right now, and it looks like they have found one: Rebeca Andrade is the first Brazilian to win an Olympic medal for gymnastics.
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Latin America
Peru's New President Will Be Sworn Into Office On Wednesday
Pedro Castillo is a former teacher and son of farmers, who narrowly beat his right-wing rival. His election, some say, may herald change across the region.