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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz fired Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza on August 8, days after Congress voted to censure him. The dismissal is seen as a concession to public anger over a severe cost-of-living crisis and ongoing political instability.
Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country in three years amid political unrest and security fears, reversing a long-standing trend. Analysts warn the exodus could reshape Israel's future, with educated and wealthy citizens disproportionately represented.
Once known for long-serving leaders, Britain now sees prime ministers coming and going at a dizzying pace. Weak leadership, restless MPs, and fickle voters create a vicious cycle that makes each new term more fragile than the last.
Bolivian authorities reported no active road blockades on June 21, a day after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to address a five-week wave of protests. The decree bans road blocks and authorizes military aid, with breakthroughs in negotiations leading to the removal of a key blockade in Santa Cruz and a pause in La Paz protests.
Peruvians head to the polls Sunday in a runoff election between veteran right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez, a tight race reflecting deep voter fatigue with chronic political instability. The winner becomes Peru's ninth president in a decade amid rising crime, corruption, and voter apathy. Both candidates have consolidated support but represent only a fraction of the electorate, with millions abstaining or spoiling ballots.
Peru holds its second-round presidential election on June 7 after a turbulent first round marred by delays and fraud allegations. The runoff features right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori against leftist Roberto Sánchez, with polls showing a tight race and high abstention rates. The outcome will shape Peru's political stability and align with broader Latin American trends.
Analysts warn that an Iran war would generate four waves of global crisis, starting with energy and food price spikes, followed by structural trade disruption, severe economic damage to developing nations, and political instability that could topple governments. The article calls for emergency measures including a regional food and fertilizer reserve and IMF reform.
Thousands of Tunisians have protested President Kais Saied in Tunis and other cities amid a severe economic crisis with high inflation and rising unemployment. Demonstrators criticized Saied's economic policies and demanded reforms, while security was heightened. The protests reflect deep dissatisfaction as Tunisia faces financial turmoil and political unrest.
Thousands of protesters in Bolivia are demanding President Rodrigo Paz's immediate resignation amid an economic crisis, high inflation, and severe fuel shortages. Opposition groups have joined the calls for early elections, while the government has yet to respond officially.
