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The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz
Latin America

The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz

After Washington cut him loose the ex-Honduran president was convicted of drug trafficking and now faces life in prison

US ‘prepared’ to deploy troops to Haiti if necessary
North America

US ‘prepared’ to deploy troops to Haiti if necessary

American boots on the ground would only come as part of a multilateral effort, according to a top US general

When the US helped kill democracy in Chile
Latin America

When the US helped kill democracy in Chile

50 years after a coup swept Augusto Pinochet into power, Washington’s role in the attack has come into focus.

Niger's crisis began in Libya
Africa

Niger's crisis began in Libya

More than a decade after NATO’s intervention, people across the Sahel are still left picking up the pieces.

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Latin America

Will the international community intervene in Haiti — again?

The pressure is on, despite a nightmarish history of foreign meddling in the Caribbean nation.