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COVID-19: Several Latin American countries ban travel to and from Europe
BUENOS AIRES: Several Latin American countries stepped up measures yesterday to slow the spread of the coronavirus, halting flights to and from Europe, banning public gatherings and closing schools. Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Honduras took tougher steps
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Jeanine Anez seeks to unite opposition to Morales as election battle reignites
Bolivia’s interim President Jeanine Anez is pushing to unite a divided opposition to secure an election win in May and prevent the return to power of the socialist party of ousted leader Evo Morales. Anez, a 52-year-old conservative who took
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Coca farmers march, police fire tear gas in worsening Bolivia unrest
Thousands of Bolivian coca farmers marched yesterday to demand the resignation of interim President Jeanine Anez, who was forced to suspend a trip to her home province earlier in the day after receiving a death threat. Unrest has worsened since
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Wisma Putra will continue to monitor situation in Bolivia – Saifuddin
KUANTAN: Wisma Putra will continue to monitor closely development in Bolivia following political unrest in the country, said Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. He also advised Malaysians in the country to contact Malaysian embassy representatives as soon as possible as
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Trump: Morales’ resignation a lesson to undemocratic leaders
WASHINGTON: The resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales should serve as a warning sign to other regional leaders at loggerheads with the US, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting US President Donald Trump as saying yesterday. “These events send a strong signal
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