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Rafael Correa’s shadow back on Ecuador’s horizon

Rafael Correa’s shadow back on Ecuador’s horizon

His former Minister comments on the current President's decision to dissolve parliament and presidency.
A devastated Greece

A devastated Greece

The train accident revealed the extent of endemic corruption and exposure to oligarchic and foreign interests - but a rising mass movement provides hope.
An insider’s view on the Pedro Castillo Presidency

An insider’s view on the Pedro Castillo Presidency

Distance from US-funded social democracy opened Castillo the path to government - their meddling and programatic defeats closed it, argues Ivan Merino
Why has everyone forgotten about Lebanon?

Why has everyone forgotten about Lebanon?

About three months ago, when thousands of Lebanese went into the streets demanding systemic change and opposing corruption, they likely never thought that their move would lead the country into a dead end and bankruptcy.
Mass unrest grips Iraq: the how and why

Mass unrest grips Iraq: the how and why

Over the last month, Baghdad and several Shiite-majority cities in Iraq have been affected by popular protests against the government.