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15-05-2025
Peru's Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned hours before a no-confidence vote in Congress, following the kidnapping and killing of 13 mine workers. The resignation is a blow to President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have plummeted amid rising crime rates. The prime minister's departure forces Boluarte to replace her entire cabinet, adding to the country's political instability. Boluarte's government has faced protests over its handling of crime, with Peruvians demanding action against extortion and targeted killings.
15-05-2025
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales is hiding in a jungle compound surrounded by armed supporters, facing an arrest warrant over allegations of trafficking and fathering a child with a minor. Morales is attempting to run for a fourth term despite the Bolivian constitution limiting terms, blaming current President Luis Arce for the country's economic crisis. With Arce out of the August presidential election, the contest is shaping up with implications for Bolivia's democracy.
15-05-2025
José Mujica, Uruguay's president from 2010-2015, has died at 89 after battling esophageal cancer. Known for his simple lifestyle and progressive policies, Mujica oversaw Uruguay's transformation into a socially liberal democracy, legalizing marijuana and same-sex marriage, and establishing the country as a leader in alternative energy. Despite his health struggles, Mujica remained active in politics until his death, campaigning for his left-wing coalition in national elections.
15-05-2025
Jose Mujica, Uruguay's former president and a former guerrilla fighter, has died at 89. Mujica was known for his progressive reforms, humble lifestyle, and pioneering stance on civil liberties. As president from 2010 to 2015, he signed laws allowing gay marriage and abortions, and backed the legalization of marijuana sales. He was nicknamed "Pepe" and was known for driving a beat-up VW Beetle and living in a modest home. Mujica had a radical past as a leader of the Tupamaros rebel group, but later became a prominent figure on the left and maintained a dialogue with opponents. He remained optimistic in retirement, encouraging young people to transform anger into hope, even after being diagnosed with cancer. Regional leaders, including those from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, mourned his passing and praised his commitment to democracy and social justice.
