Philip Reeves
Stories
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Politics
Bolivia Twice Delays Elections, Citing Pandemic
President Trump may not be able to postpone the U.S. election, but Bolivia's unelected interim government has done it twice, sending supporters of ousted President Evo Morales into the streets.
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World
COVID-19 Cases Spike In Brazil, Israel, Sweden
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with reporters in Sweden, Brazil and Israel to hear about how those countries are currently experiencing the coronavirus pandemic.
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Health
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Faces Backlash After Withholding COVID-19 Data
With the coronavirus surging in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro attempted, unsuccessfully, to suppress information about the spread of COVID-19.
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Latin America
As Brazil's COVID-19 Cases Continue To Climb, Some Areas Prepare To Ease Restrictions
Brazil has the world's second-highest number of COVID-19 cases after the U.S. The rise in cases comes as São Paulo, the state with the highest number of deaths, prepares to ease some restrictions.
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Latin America
Argentina Reacted Early And Kept The Coronavirus Largely Contained
Once there were 100 cases, the government imposed broad confinement measures. More than seven weeks later, with 317 coronavirus-related deaths, Argentina is easing its lockdown outside Buenos Aires.
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Health
'Living Through A Nightmare': Brazil's Manaus Digs A Mass Grave As Deaths Mount
Cemeteries and hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in fatalities, most of which are not registered in official COVID-19 statistics because of a lack of testing and bureaucratic delays.
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Latin America
Brazil's Bolsonaro Joins Supporters In Protest Against Coronavirus Measures
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been widely accused of endangering the public by greatly underestimating the threat posed by the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 2,500 Brazilian lives.
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Latin America
Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Returns To Venezuela After Warm U.S. Reception
After receiving a warm bipartisan reception in the U.S. Congress, the man the Trump administration recognizes as Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaidó, returns to Caracas.
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Latin America
Maduro Picks Surprising Tool To Level Out Venezuela's Tailspin: Capitalism
Allowing the use of American dollars has brought a little life back to Venezuela's cities — and strengthened Nicolás Maduro's grip on power. But much misery remains in more rural parts of the nation.
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Latin America
Eye Patches Are A Badge Of Honor As Injured Chileans Keep Protesting
Chileans are once again risking injury and arrest to continue the protests they started in the fall. They're demanding economic reforms that they blame for major social inequality in the country.