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Short-Lived Mutiny in Russia Sheds Light on Putin’s Hold on Power
By Peter Baker | The New York Times
Even with the apparent end to the immediate threat posed by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellious mercenary army, the short-lived uprising suggested that Mr. Putin’s hold on power is more tenuous than at any time since he took office more than two decades ago.
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Ex-first Lady, Anti-graft Candidate Poised for Guatemala Run-Off
By Sofia Menchu and Diego Oré | Reuters
Former first lady Sandra Torres will have to face a run-off in August in Guatemala's presidential election after a vote on Sunday looked set to pit her against Bernardo Arevalo, another center-left candidate running on an anti-corruption platform.
More from WPR: In Guatemala’s Election, Mulet Could Be Democracy’s Last Hope
Massacre of 11 in Pool Hall in Honduras Prompts President to Impose Security Measures
Associated Press
Gunmen burst into a pool hall in northern Honduras and opened fire, killing 11 people and prompting President Xiomara Castro to announce security measures including curfews in the area amid a wave of drug trafficking-linked violence.
With Resounding Win in Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis Tightens Grip on Power
By Niki Kitsantonis | The New York Times
Greek voters on Sunday overwhelmingly re-elected the conservative New Democracy party, preliminary results showed, setting the stage for its leader, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, to strengthen his grip on power with an absolute majority and what he called a “strong mandate” for the foreseeable future.
More from WPR: Greece’s Elections Could Usher in a Period of Political Uncertainty
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