Nicaragua without elections sounds like breaking news, but the pretense is what finally died. Ortega, 80, announced there will never be another vote, his wife rules as co-president, and his congress will write it into the constitution. Discover the fear behind the wall of laws and why China, Russia, Cuba and Venezuela stay silent.
Colombia election results confirm De la Espriella's win, but Petro refuses to accept it and even calls Cepeda the real president. The U.S. and twelve allies just warned Petro to respect the vote, while the president elect plans a military garrison inauguration to honor Colombia's soldiers and police, and the region keeps shifting right.
The Bolivian socialist crisis reveals the true face of radical left-wing politics in South America. Former president Evo Morales is using armed militias to block highways and starve cities to escape human trafficking charges. Meanwhile, unverified reports suggest Colombian guerrillas are entering the country to offer tactical support.
Hope for Cuba is growing as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Havana. CIA Director Ratcliffe visited Cuba, Rubio offered $100M in aid the regime refused, and the DOJ is reportedly pushing to indict Raúl Castro. Are we witnessing the beginning of the end of 67 years of communist rule?
