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COVID-19 Chinese vaccine causes a domestic feud in Brazil

Amidst a clash with São Paulo’s governor João Dória, President Jair Bolsonaro was also attacked by his ceremonial sash, which continually attempted to trip him up. Last week, he rejected the announced purchase of 46 million Chinese vaccine doses potentially effective against COVID-19. Although a Health Ministry document explicitly confirmed the original intent to buy ...
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines go to the polls

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On November 5, 2020, St. Vincent and the Grenadines will also go to the polls to decide whether Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves will win his fifth consecutive term in office. The vote is expected to center largely around the United Labour Party's management of the nation's troubled ...
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Bolivia: A pivotal moment for Populism and the pandemic response

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Several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the possible return of populism in Bolivia. What implications does this have for the Latin America and the country’s relations with the United ...
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New Cuba bill puts a strain on U.S.-Caribbean relations

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A new bill introduced by three Republican Senators has put Caribbean states in the line of fire as lawmakers look to advance U.S. policy toward ...
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COVID-19, the Caribbean and what comes next

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From positive forecasts to shrinking economies, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on the Caribbean. How will the region ...
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