Who gets to tell the world’s news?
A look back at the Global South’s early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.

A look back at the Global South’s early efforts to challenge Western dominance of international news.








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Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro’s removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Messi will make his 208th and final appearance in the ‘farewell he truly deserves’, says Argentina football’s chief.

Reports are emerging from the powerful explosion at a military barracks in Bolivia that killed at least nine people.
President Rodrigo Paz declares national mourning period, urges unity after deadly military base explosions near La Paz.

An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, has killed at least 10 people and injured dozens.
Investigators are combing the scene to discover if stored pyrotechnics could have contributed to the explosion.
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.

Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.

Bolivia’s President Paz declared a state of emergency after 50 days of protests against his policies.