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ECUADOR’S embattled President Lenin Moreno had a package of neoliberal measures rejected by Parliament on Sunday night.
The blow follows his withdrawal of an International Monetary Fund-backed “package” of attacks on workers’ rights and price rises that prompted gigantic protests last month, forcing him to flee Quito and sue for terms.
He has since attempted to blame Cuban doctors providing medical assistance in the country for the protests, and kicked them out.
Anyone who criticises those in power in Kenya risks their freedom or worse. The brutal abduction of Booker Omole marks a new escalation in a country sliding toward authoritarian rule, says MARC VANDEPITTE
With Petro, Colombia has been making huge strides towards peace — but is all that at risk with the elections next year? MARK ROWE reports back after joining a delegation to the Latin American country
LEE BROWN highlights the latest attempts to undo progressive reforms instated during the presidency of Rafael Correa