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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1847, Juan Larrea, Argentinian captain and politician (born 1782) passed away. In 1862, Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated. In 1926, Rehavam Ze'evi, Israeli general and politician, 9th Israeli Minister of Tourism (died 2001) was born. In 1946, Xanana Gusmão, Timorese soldier and politician, 1st President of East Timor was born. In 1949, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, 8th president of Sri Lanka was born. In 1960, The Mali Federation gains independence from France (it later splits into Mali and Senegal). In 1973, Snipers fire upon left-wing Peronists in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in what is known as the Ezeiza massacre. At least 13 are killed and more than 300 are injured. In 1973, Aeroméxico Flight 229 crashes on approach to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport, killing all 27 people on board. In 1979, ABC News correspondent Bill Stewart is shot dead by a Nicaraguan National Guard soldier under the regime of Anastasio Somoza Debayle during the Nicaraguan Revolution. The murder is caught on tape and sparks an international outcry against the regime. In 1988, Haitian president Leslie Manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Henri Namphy. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bolivia protests: Is Evo Morales behind the unrest? | DW News

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June 20, 2026

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Bolivia is in crisis — but who is really driving the protests? As the government declares a state of emergency, attention is turning to former president Evo Morales. Critics say he's pushing for a political comeback — despite being barred from office. Is this unrest about the economy, or a fight for power behind the scenes? DW News spoke to Eduardo Gamarra, Professor of Political Science at Florida International University, to unpack the challenges facing Bolivia’s newly elected president, Rodrigo Paz. #boliviacrisis #evomorales #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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