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Bolivia headed for new elections amid violence

Bolivia's Interim President Jeanine Áñez began to lay the groundwork for new elections that lawmakers hope will stop violent clashes following Evo Morales' ouster. Also, only a handful of protesters remained inside Hong Kong Polytechnic University after intense battles with police, and Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison is denying his climate policies have caused any of the unprecedented wildfires ravaging the country. CBS News' Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM to discuss.

Nov 21, 2019
01:57

Gaza ceasefire ends two days of fighting

There's a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad following deadly violence along the Strip. Also, protests in Bolivia have reignited after Senator Jeanine Añez named herself interim president, and Britain's Prince Charles is celebrating his birthday in India. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.

Nov 14, 2019
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Nazi war criminal linked to top cartel and Pablo Escobar, report says

Dubbed the "Butcher of Lyon" for his wartime torture of prisoners, former Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie fled to South America after the end of World War II.

May 9

Crash survivors recall 36-hour ordeal in swamp full of gators, snakes

The aircraft crashed into a lagoon infested with anacondas and alligators, forcing the pilot and four passengers — including a 6-year-old boy — to cling to the plane's wreckage.

May 5

5 people survive 36 hours in alligator-infested swamp after plane crash

Everyone on board – three women, a child and the 29-year-old pilot – were rescued from their perch atop the capsized plane in "excellent condition," officials said.

May 3

Former anti-narcotics chief known as "Macho" extradited to U.S.

The U.S. State Department offered a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to Maximiliano Dávila's conviction.

Dec 13, 2024

Migrants and border agents on Trump's plans

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has migrants' and border officials' reactions.

Nov 7, 2024
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Former Bolivian president Morales claims he survived assassination attempt

Former President Evo Morales of Bolivia claims he survived an assassination attempt after unidentified men opened fire on his car.

Oct 27, 2024

Kenya protests, failed Bolivia coup fallout

This week, Kenya's president reversed a controversial plan to raise taxes after deadly protests broke out in opposition. And in Bolivia, authorities are making arrests after a failed military coup. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a weekly wrap-up.

Jun 28, 2024
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What to know about failed Bolivian coup

Thursday's apparent coup attempt in Bolivia came to a head after President Luis Arce confronted the rebel military general leading the rebellion and ordered him to stand down. The armored vehicles and troops that had marched to the presidential palace then retreated, with the general and other senior officers later arrested. Angus McNelly, senior lecturer in international relations at the University of Greenwich and author of "Now We Are in Power: The Politics of Passive Revolution in 21st Century Bolivia," joined CBS News to discuss what happened.

Jun 27, 2024
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Bolivian president Arce addresses to crowd amid coup attempt

Bolivian army leader arrested after apparent coup attempt

Led by a top general, armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia's government palace in what the president called a coup attempt, then quickly retreated. The general was arrested.

Jun 27, 2024

Apparent military coup fails in Bolivia

Armored vehicles and soldiers have withdrawn from outside Bolivia's presidential plaza following what appears to be a failed coup attempt Wednesday. Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, joins CBS News to discuss.

Jun 26, 2024
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Bolivia claims its second largest drug seizure ever

Bolivia's Interior Minister says a near-record haul of 7.2 tons of cocaine was discovered hidden in scrap metal destined for Belgium.

Mar 19, 2024

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Jan 20, 2024
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Legislation giving nature the same rights as humans gaining traction

Panama recently approved a nationwide law giving nature rights, allowing people to defend ecosystems in a court of law.

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Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying

A yearslong sting operation has led to charges against Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia. Rocha is accused of acting as a foreign agent of Cuba, according to court documents. Guy Lewis, a former U.S attorney for the Southern District of Florida, joins CBS News to discuss how Rocha's case could play out.

Dec 5, 2023
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Ex-ambassador accused of spying for Cuba

Former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia and career diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha appeared in court Friday, accused of four decades of spying for Cuba. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Dec 5, 2023
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Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, was arrested in Florida and is accused of spending decades spying for Cuba. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Dec 4, 2023
01:59

Ex-U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as agent of Cuba

Manuel Rocha, who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, has been arrested in a long-running FBI investigation. He is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba.

Dec 3, 2023

Around the case of Bank Fassil in Bolivia

Trustee of bankrupt bank falls to death from 15th floor of building

"Who was interested in silencing the trustee?" said the head of Bolivia's lower house of Congress.

May 30, 2023

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Luigi Mangione ill, crucial evidence hearing postponed until Monday

Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.

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7 tons of cocaine seized off Colombia, 11 arrested unharmed, navy says

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