Monday, October 28, 2013

Sandy's impact on Cuba

A year after Hurricane Sandy slammed into Cuba, one family still lives in the ruins of their home.



via CNN.com - Latin America http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/10/28/pkg-oppmann-cuba-hurricane-sandy-anniversary.cnn.html

Colombia's anti-terror entrepreneur

CNN's Nick Parker reports on a Colombian entrepreneur who's helping his country's defense forces innovate.



via CNN.com - Latin America http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2013/10/28/colombia-anti-terror-entrepreneur-nick-parker-pkg.cnn.html

Pope Francis Prompts Latin American Tourist Boom In Rome - Huffington Post








Sky News Australia



Pope Francis Prompts Latin American Tourist Boom In Rome

Huffington Post

Overall, tourism in Rome — one of the city's economic pillars — is up by nearly 7 percent so far this year, led by a nearly 20 percent increase in visitors from Latin America, according to Marta Leonori, Rome's top tourism official. Among the Latin ...

Pope Francis ushers in a Latin American tourist boom

Pope talks joint action with World Bank









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The homophobic murder that changed Chile

The homophobic murder that turned the tide in Chile



via BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24722180#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Why used cars can fetch more in Venezuela than new cars

Why used cars are worth more than new in Venezuela



via BBC News - Latin America & Caribbean http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-24533823#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Cubans traveling overseas in record numbers, officials say - Al Jazeera America








Al Jazeera America



Cubans traveling overseas in record numbers, officials say

Al Jazeera America

Cubans are taking advantage of the loosening of travel restrictions this year to go abroad in record numbers, the government said Monday, with the tally of travelers rising by 35 percent since a new law took effect in January. The United States, Mexico ...

Cuba and the two currencies

Cuba official says number of Cuban travelers rises 35 percent with elimination ...

Cuba's Currency Correction: Will Castro Fall Short Again?









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Melia continues growth in Latin America, announces Venezuela for 2015. - 4Hoteliers









Melia continues growth in Latin America, announces Venezuela for 2015.

4Hoteliers

The economic dynamism of the region is complemented by the attractive national parks of Cachamay and Llovizna, famous for their waterfalls and lush vegetation, creating a tourism destination with great potential for growth for hotel investors and ...









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