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24 May 2013

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Brazil's Indigenous Fight Back Against State Development

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The economic 'development' of the Brazilian economy has caused many conflicts between indigenous and police in the country. The construction of mega projects like the Belo Monte Dam in Pará, and the Olympic Museum in Rio de Janeiro,have been marked by clashes between the police apparatus of the state and social movements.

23 May 2013

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Second Segment of Fiber Optic Cable Connects to Cuba

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U.S. company Renesys announced on its blog that in the last week they have observed "a second connection" of the fiber optic cable ALBA 1 between Cuba and Jamaica.

Peru: Is Junk Food Synonymous with Freedom?

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The recent Law for the Promotion of Healthy Eating by Boys, Girls, and Adolescents, promulgated by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, has generated debate about wether it restricts freedom of choice for parents in the way they raise their children. Others see threats to their freedom to advertise.

22 May 2013

'14 Million: Life, Family & Liberty’ Movement Sparks Controversy in Ecuador

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"14 million" is a citizen initiative that seeks to protect the rights of the family by opposing the free distribution of the day-after pill and other family planning policies in Ecuador. Even though part of the citizenry supports the movement, others -including President Rafael Correa- reject the group's ideas.

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Private Plane Trip Rocks Costa Rican Government

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Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla has been questioned for using a private airplane owned by a company linked to a businessman who is allegedly involved with drug trafficking in Colombia. Some of the President's closest officials have had to present their resignations as a result of the incident.

20 May 2013

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Nicaraguans Defend Law Against Violence Towards Women

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In April a campaign entitled "I Support Law 779" began on social networks demanding that the "Integral Law Against Violence Towards Women" be respected before numerous reforms that religious leaders and members of the Supreme Court of Justice proposed.

19 May 2013

Peru: Strike in Iquitos in Protest of Corruption

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A 24 hour strike in the city of Iquitos, in the Peruvian Amazon, attempted to call attention to suspected acts of corruption within the Regional Government of Loreto and the apparent involvement with which the Judicial Power is taking these cases.

18 May 2013

Bolivia's Evo Morales Approved for Re-Election Bid

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Amid protests and strikes by workers seeking better pensions, Bolivian lawmakers approved legislation that allows President Evo Morales to run for re-election in December 2014.

17 May 2013

Jorge Videla, Argentina's Ex-Military Leader, Dies in Jail

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At the age of 87, the last Argentinean dictator sentenced for crimes against humanity, Jorge Rafael VIdela, died in jail.

16 May 2013

Bolivian Workers Protest Seeking Better Pensions

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Tension is growing in Bolivia as miners, teachers, health service workers and public university staff -all affiliated to the Central Workers Union- are on strike since May 6 demanding an increase in their retirement pension scheme.

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