BERLIN — The German-born father of Chilean presidential frontrunner José Antonio Kast was a member of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party, according to a recently unearthed document obtained by The Associated Press, revelations that appear at odds with the far-right candidate’s own statements about his father’s military service during World WarContinue Reading
MEXICO CITY — The Honduras opposition candidate, Xiomara Castro, inched closer to an astounding presidential victory on Monday morning, promising a new era of democratic inclusion in a nation where despair has driven hundreds of thousands to the U.S. border seeking refuge in recent years. Ms. Castro, 62, held aContinue Reading
Chile holds the first round of its presidential election Sunday. A far-right candidate is the unexpected frontrunner. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We turn now to Chile, where there is a presidential election on Sunday. Voters will decide who should replace the unpopular multimillionaire Sebastian Pinera. As NPR’s Philip Reeves reports,Continue Reading
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz, the frontrunner in Germany’s upcoming election, faces questions from lawmakers over an investigation of a unit of the country’s customs service that resulted in a recent police search at his ministry ByThe Associated Press September 20, 2021, 8:31 AM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShareContinue Reading
Colombians have voted for a new congress and also cast ballots in presidential primaries to choose party candidates for the May presidential contest By MANUEL RUEDA Associated Press March 14, 2022, 3:01 AM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombians voted forContinue Reading
Costa Ricans are voting for a new president and all seats of the National Assembly in elections that have yet to see a clear favorite emerge among 25 candidates to lead the Central American nation By JAVIER CÓRDOBA Associated Press February 6, 2022, 7:59 PM • 3 min read ShareContinue Reading