Bolivia’s presidential runoff tests how far and fast it veers right
• Oct 18, 2025, 4:55 PM
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After nearly two decades of one-party rule under the Movement Toward Socialism party and three years of an accelerating currency crisis, Bolivia is lurching to the right. Ahead of Sunday's vote, the question is how much change do Bolivians want – and how fast.
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Trump says will cut US funding to Colombia, calls its president an 'illegal drug dealer'
• 3:58 PM
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President Donald Trump on Sunday referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as “an illegal drug dealer” and said he would slash US funding because Petro did "nothing to stop" drug production in his country. Earlier on Sunday, Petro accused Washington
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Bolivians choose between two right-wing politicians at presidential runoff
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Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of U.S. President Donald Trump. Details by FRANCE
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The week in pictures: US ‘No Kings’ protests, Kenya mourns Odinga and the Madagascar coup
• 11:59 AM
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Colombia accuses US of killing fisherman, Trump confirms strike on 'drug-smuggling submarine'
• 11:02 AM
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Mexico: Giant monsters dazzle crowds on Alebrijes parade, ahead of Day of the Dead
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• 8:54 AM
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Protesters spanning all age groups took to the streets en masse for "No Kings" rallies across the United States on Saturday, denouncing what they view as authoritarian tendencies and unbridled corruption of U.S. President Donald Trump. Details by FRANCE
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• 8:53 AM
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Bolivians vote in a presidential runoff on Sunday that marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely foreign policy shift closer to the United States after decades of frosty relations. The race pits centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz agai
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Protesters sweep all 50 states in 'No Kings' rallies against Trump's policies
• 8:50 AM
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Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at "No Kings" protests on Saturday, venting anger over President Donald Trump's hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as "Hate America" rallies. Organizers said seven million people marche
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