Region·2h ago
Bolivian president declares state of emergency and deploys military to quell anti-government protests
The Bolivian president has declared a state of emergency and deployed military forces to dismantle roadblocks established by farmers and Indigenous groups protesting against his government. The situation has led to significant disruptions in movement and work, particularly in El Alto, while military police have been stationed in La Paz to maintain order. Some Indigenous groups have expressed their intention to continue their protests despite the government's actions.
The Guardian
Politics·2h ago
Colombia’s runoff election expected to trigger shift in decades-long armed conflict
Colombians are set to vote in a presidential runoff election that could significantly alter the trajectory of the country's long-standing armed conflict, which has intensified since the 2016 peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc). The frontrunner, Abelardo de la Espriella, has pledged to re-establish military operations against armed groups and regain state control over territories held by criminal organizations within 90 days of taking office, although he later seemed to soften this stance.
The Guardian
