Too Many Generals Spoil the Democracy
Dec 22, 2016 Donald Trump's appointment of recently retired generals to the highest civilian offices in America’s colossal national security state represents nothing short of a de facto military coup in Washington.
In Post-Olympics Brazil, a Political Coup Is No Game
Sep 2, 2016 The Brazilian Senate voted 60-21 on Wednesday to impeach Dilma Rousseff. Remarkably, most of those who voted to oust her are themselves under investigation for corruption.
Naomi Klein, Oliver Stone, Noam Chomsky, Others Condemn ‘Coup’ in Brazil
Aug 29, 2016 "Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.)"Brazil has only emerged from dictatorship some 30 years ago and these events could set back the country's progress towards social and economic inclusion by decades." (Pictured, Klein and Stone.)
Turks Briefly Block Access to U.S. Air Base and Nuclear Bombs in Turkey
Aug 1, 2016 Troops, police and citizens blockaded the Incirlik air base for several hours after intelligence raised suspicions of another coup being plotted in the wake of the failed attempt in mid-July.
Turkey Closes Over 600 Schools, Fires Thousands of Teachers in Wake of Failed Coup
Jul 21, 2016 President Erdogan is now cracking down on academics, government and civil service workers, and establishments perceived to support his opposition. He believes Fethullah Gülen, a self-exiled cleric who lives in the U.S., was behind last week's revolt.
Turkish People-Power Foils Attempted Coup
Jul 16, 2016 Among the reasons for the failure of the overthrow attempt by Turkey's military was the determined stance of the people, who stood up for their democracy even though about half of them deeply dislike President Erdogan.
How Did the Failed Turkish Coup Unfold? (Video)
Jul 16, 2016 An attempt by members of the military to take over the Turkish government has failed, with 161 people killed, more than 1,440 injured and 2,839 military personnel arrested, among them dozens of top officials.
Berta Cáceres Topped Honduras Military’s Kill List, Whistleblower Says
Jun 21, 2016 U.S.-trained special forces in Honduras are ordered to systematically "eliminate" environment and land defenders, according to a former first sergeant with the unit that operates on the Caribbean coast.
Venezuela Accuses U.S. of Plotting Coup, Declares State of Emergency
May 16, 2016 "Washington is activating measures at the request of Venezuela's fascist right, who are emboldened by the coup in Brazil," said the nation's president.Brazil’s Interim President Takes Power With Conservative All-White, All-Male Cabinet
May 15, 2016 Brazil’s former vice president assumed the role of interim president Thursday after the country’s Senate voted to suspend President Dilma Rousseff.
