Sunday, August 4, 2013

Regime Change: US Seeks to Get Rid of Left Governments in Latin America - Center for Research on Globalization









Regime Change: US Seeks to Get Rid of Left Governments in Latin America

Center for Research on Globalization

Recent events indicate that the Obama administration has stepped up its strategy of “regime change” against the left-of-center governments in Latin America, promoting conflict in ways not seen since the military coup that Washington supported in ...









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Amnesty Names 5 Cubans 'Prisoners of Conscience' - TIME








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Amnesty Names 5 Cubans 'Prisoners of Conscience'

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Cuban officials, who did not respond to a request for comment Sunday, deny holding any political prisoners. The government and its supporters call dissidents “counterrevolutionaries” and “mercenaries” who take foreign money to try to undermine the ...

Cuba has 5 'prisoners of conscience': AI









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Business leaders, lawmakers mixed on how potential lift of Cuban embargo ... - Florida Times-Union









Business leaders, lawmakers mixed on how potential lift of Cuban embargo ...

Florida Times-Union

Many lawmakers and business leaders in the state, as well as in Jacksonville, are eager to work with Cuba to bolster the city's economy. But some Jacksonville business leaders say a potential relationship shouldn't be considered until democratic ...









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Time to readjust China's approach to diverse and difficult Latin America - People's Daily Online









Time to readjust China's approach to diverse and difficult Latin America

People's Daily Online

A recent Pew poll shows that China's influence in Latin America is now preferred by the locals over that of their northern neighbor, the US. How did China's presence become so strong in the region, and what problems does it still face there? At the ...

Latin America glad to turn to China









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Uruguay starts marrying gay couples

Same-sex couples will be allowed to apply for marriage from Monday, nearly four months after a bill was approved by the country's Congress.



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Chilean Minister Promotes Study Tours for Underprivileged Students - I Love Chile News









Chilean Minister Promotes Study Tours for Underprivileged Students

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Chile Friendly With Iran Yet to Be Confirmed · Chile Friendly With Iran Yet to Be Confirmed Chile's clash with Venezuela will be vital for World Cup qualifications. La Roja have the next… ... MACUL — Minister for Economy, Development and Tourism ...









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Cuba has 5 'prisoners of conscience': AI - NEWS.com.au









Cuba has 5 'prisoners of conscience': AI

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Amnesty special adviser Javier Zuniga said in a statement that their detentions were "only the tip of the iceberg for Cuba's repression of free speech". Cuban officials deny holding any political prisoners. The government and its supporters call ...

Amnesty names 5 Cuban as 'prisoners of conscience'









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Cuba's first solar power plant starts operating - GlobalPost









Cuba's first solar power plant starts operating

GlobalPost

Havana, Aug 4 (EFE).- Cuba's first solar power plant is in operation, helping the island reduce its reliance on imported oil, state media reported Sunday. The new power plant, which has 14,100 panels built in Cuba, will allow the Caribbean country to ...









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Washington laments loss of Cuba agriculture trade market - The Columbian








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Washington laments loss of Cuba agriculture trade market

The Columbian

Cuba imports about 80 percent of its food. In spite of an embargo against the communist country, Cubans depend increasingly on imports from the United States. For years, the U.S. was the main provider of food to Cuba. While the U.S. hasn't boasted that ...

Cuba turns to medical tourism as revenue generator

Readers sound off about embargo against Cuba

Cuba has spurred a clandestine industry of weapons









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The man in hospital for 45 years

Meet the Brazilian who has been in hospital for 45 years



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Haiti: stove-maker and life-changer

The Haitian manufacturing boss creating jobs out of adversity



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The Link for the Missile Cruiser is now WORKING





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Web 2.0 in Latin America: Why we Blew It and How we Can Fix It - The Next Web









Web 2.0 in Latin America: Why we Blew It and How we Can Fix It

The Next Web

Editor's note: This is a guest post by Juan Pablo Cappello, an investor in more than twenty early stage companies. He will be discussing the issues raised in this article at The Next Web Conference Latin America later this month. Tickets are available now.









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Iran's Rohani to Cement Ties with North Korea, Syria and Latin America - IBTimes.co.uk








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Iran's Rohani to Cement Ties with North Korea, Syria and Latin America

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He said Iran would strengthen its ties with North Korea, Syria and Latin America. Joining hands with North Korea, Rohani accused the US of finding pretexts to confront unfriendly countries. "We believe the United States and the westerners are seeking ...









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Time to readjust China's approach to diverse and difficult Latin America - Global Times









Time to readjust China's approach to diverse and difficult Latin America

Global Times

In China, most universities and think tanks have prioritized the study of the US and the EU, not Latin America, leaving academics and policymakers without a concise and objective assessment of the challenges and opportunities of engaging with the region.









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Mexican envy sees wide scope for bilateral cooperation, trade - The Nation








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Mexican envy sees wide scope for bilateral cooperation, trade

The Nation

"Last year, almost 15,000 Mexican tourists visited Thailand, and that's significant, since Mexico is geographically situated on the opposite side of Thailand. "In terms of cross-border investment, there are a few major Mexican and Thai investors. In ...









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Russia's Moskva missile cruiser arrives in Havana for a friendly visit





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Key partner in UAE's food security strategy looks to Latin America - The National








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Key partner in UAE's food security strategy looks to Latin America

The National

Al Dahra Agriculture, a private-sector partner of the UAE Government in securing key food staples, is targeting investments in coffee and sugar plantations in Latin America, said the company's vice chairman. It follows the company buying stakes in ...









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Unprecedented: 21 US Embassies To Close, Citing Vague 'Threat' - Mintpress News








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Unprecedented: 21 US Embassies To Close, Citing Vague 'Threat'

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In this Sept. 13, 2012 file photo, a Libyan man investigates the inside of the U.S. Consulate, after an attack that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens on the night of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, in Benghazi, Libya. (AP Photo ...









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