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Destabilizing Democracy in Latin America

November 29, 2010 /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gilbert Portillo

Uncertainty was high as the police closed in, but instead of pursuing a criminal, they had surrounded a democratically elected president, aiming to overthrow him. Another coup attempt was underway in Latin America. On Sept. 30th, 2010, a group of police officers led a protest over benefit cuts, in Ecuador’s capital, Quito. After President Rafael […]

Brazil Elects First Female President

November 19, 2010 /0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Gilbert Portillo

Dilma Rousseff On Oct. 31 Brazil elected its first female president. A former Marxist guerilla, Dilma Rouseff was the Energy Minister before running for president. She was picked by outgoing President Luiz Lula da Silva as his party’s candidate, and she will now take the head of one of the world’s most growing economies.