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Amnesty Cites Historic Changes, Human Rights Violations in Latin America
May 28, 2008 – Amnesty International says there have been historic changes in Latin America, while human rights violations, including torture continue to affect the lives of many in the region. Cuba's President Raul... Read the rest Supreme Electoral Council Cancels Legal Status of PC, MRS and Two Indigenous Parties May 27, 2008 – On May 22 Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) spokesperson Felix Navarette announced that the CSE magistrates had voted to cancel the legal status of four political parties, the Conservative Party, the... Read the rest Colombian Rebels Confirm Leader's Death May 25, 2008 – Miami -- Leaders of Colombia's most powerful rebel group have confirmed the death of longtime guerrilla leader Manuel Marulanda. VOA's Brian Wagner has this report from Miami. A top official... Read the rest Leader of Colombia's Main Rebel Group Reported Dead May 24, 2008 – Houston -- Colombian government officials say they have confirmed the death of Manuel Marulanda - the commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces or FARC. Rumors about the aging rebel's death... Read the rest 
Onto the Right Side of History: Confronting the Worlds Last Colonial Legacies by Supporting Indigenous Peoples
Sep 1, 2010 – For the first time in history almost all of humanity is politically activated, politically conscious and politically interactive. Global activism is generating a surge in the quest for cultural respect... Read the rest Cuba Policy Sets Obama Apart in US Campaign May 28, 2008 – Miami -- Senator Barack Obama has tried to stand out from other U.S. presidential candidates by saying, as president, he would be open to meeting with some of the most... Read the rest Trivelli: After 9/11 no country wants to be considered a refuge for terrorists May 27, 2008 – On May 21 outgoing US Ambassador Paul Trivelli was asked about the US government’s reaction to the Nicaraguan government’s decision to award asylum to the three survivors of the Colombian... Read the rest Sao Paulo Forum: Latin America experiences a change of epoch May 27, 2008 – The 16th summit of the Sao Paolo Forum which took place in Montevideo, Uruguay May 22- 25 issued a joint declaration stating that Latin America and the Caribbean “are not... Read the rest 
Faultline: Latin America swings to satellite as TV subs explode
Nov 10, 2011 – Beneath the fog of fluctuating exchange rates and some little local difficulties, the round of Q3 results confirm Latin America’s status as an emerging pay TV powerhouse with big aggregate... Read the rest Research Report: Pay TV in Latin America Economic Miracle or another False Dawn Feb 2, 2011 – Latin America is in for a pay TV boom lasting least another four years, with total subscriptions growing by 74% from around 35 million in 2010 to 67 million in... Read the rest Free Trade Zone Companies Reach Partial Agreement with Ortega, Discussions Continue May 27, 2008 – After the recent decision of several Asian companies operating garment factories in Nicaragua’s Free Trade Zones to move their operations to Asia, pressure has built on President Daniel Ortega’s government... Read the rest Nicaraguan Government Announces Measures to Combat Inflationary Tsunami May 27, 2008 – On May 22 Trade and Commerce Minister Orlando Solorzano warned during a press conference that spiraling oil prices threaten to provoke a “tsunami” in the Nicaraguan economy. “We must prepare... Read the rest 
Government Plans to Generate 67% of Electricity from Renewable Resources
Mar 29, 2008 – Vice Minister of Energy and Mines Lorena Lanzas confirmed government plans to reduce dependency on oil for the generation of electricity. Currently about 75% of the electricity produced in Nicaragua... Read the rest Iran to Loan Nicaragua $233.4M for Construction of Hydro-Electric Plant Mar 25, 2008 – On Mar. 12 Minister of Energy Emilio Rappaccioli announced that the Iranian government has approved a loan to Nicaragua of 150 million Euros (US$233.4 million) for the construction of a... Read the rest Mexican Leftist Leader Vows to Block Energy Reform Mar 24, 2008 – Houston -- Results of an internal party election in Mexico have raised fears of more political turmoil with possible implications for the United States as well. VOA's Greg Flakus has... Read the rest Government Concerned about Oil Price Increase but Doesn't Predict Blackouts for 2008 Jan 15, 2008 – On Jan. 3 Energy Minister Emilio Rappaccioli said there was "special concern" within the Nicaraguan government about the latest increase in the international price of oil. A new record of... Read the rest 
Sugar Workers Dying from Kidney Failure
May 31, 2008 – This is the first in a series of articles and action suggestions on the issue of sugar workers and kidney disease. Names of workers and their families have been changed... Read the rest Womens Groups Very Concerned about Steep Rise in Violence May 20, 2008 – The Network of Women Against Violence is “extremely worried about the high level of violence against women,” according to spokesperson Fatima Millon. The number of women murdered in Nicaragua in... Read the rest Sandinista Government Makes Health and Education Gains May 13, 2008 – The National Vaccination Brigade during Apr. 17- 30 fulfilled 95% of its goal and continues carrying out house to house visits to vaccinate those unable to get to the vaccination... Read the rest Pesticide Victims File Complaint with Organization Affiliated to World Bank Group Apr 12, 2008 – Over 700 Nicaraguan sugar plantation workers, whose health was severely affected by the inappropriate use of pesticide at the Ingenio San Antonio plantation, owned by Nicaragua Sugar Estates Limited, have... Read the rest 
US Embassy Advises Citizens in Nicaragua to Take Extra Care
May 20, 2008 – The US Embassy in Managua issued a warning to its citizens who are residents in Nicaragua or visiting the country to take extra care in the face of a series... Read the rest Guatemalan Farmers Free Belgian Hostages Mar 16, 2008 – Guatemalan officials say protesting farmers in the eastern jungle have released four Belgian tourists taken captive Friday. Belgian tourists, who were kidnapped by local farmers, walk in a naval base... Read the rest Venezuela Begins Recovering Bodies from Andean Plane Crash Feb 25, 2008 – Venezuelan authorities say search teams have retrieved several bodies from Thursday's plane crash in the Andes Mountains that left 46 people dead. Forensic and rescue workers work near the wreckage... Read the rest Officials: No Survivors in Venezuelan Plane Crash Feb 22, 2008 – Venezuelan authorities say all 46 people on board a passenger plane were killed when the aircraft slammed into an Andean mountain late Thursday. Relatives of passengers on board a commercial... Read the rest 
Update on Tropical Storm Alma
May 30, 2008 – Tropical Storm Alma, downgraded from a Category 1 Hurricane, hit the coast of Nicaragua at Poneloya in the Department of Leon at 5:00pm local time Thursday. During the night, the... Read the rest Tropical Storm Alma Hits Nicaragua May 29, 2008 – A tropical storm has killed one person and destroyed homes on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua. Tropical Storm Alma, 29 May 2008 Tropical Storm Alma made landfall Thursday near the... Read the rest Special Update on Hurricane Alma May 29, 2008 – With winds of 80 miles per hour, Hurricane Alma, the first named storm of the 2008 season, is moving toward the Nicaraguan Pacific coast at a speed of about seven... Read the rest Rights Group Cites Plight of Minorities Hit by Climate Change Mar 11, 2008 – A British rights group says ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples across the globe suffer disproportionately from the effects of climate change - and that their plight has not been recognized... Read the rest 
Book Review: Peoples of the Earth: A sensitive & comprehensive portrait of the First Peoples of the 'New World'
Mar 12, 2010 – Peoples of the Earth: Ethnonationalism, Democracy, and the Indigenous Challenge in 'Latin' America by Martin Edwin Andersen (Lexington Books, March 2010), 296 pages. Peoples of the Earth: Ethnonationalism, Democracy, and... Read the rest Isolated Tribe in Brazil Spotted From the Air May 30, 2008 – Brazilian officials say they have located and photographed one of the country's last uncontacted tribes in the remote western Amazon jungle near the border with Peru. 'Uncontacted' Indians photographed during... Read the rest Library of Congress Exhibit Explores Early Americas May 28, 2008 – Washington -- The Spanish were among the earliest explorers of what is now known as the Americas. An exhibition at the Library of Congress in Washington focuses on the history... Read the rest Dominican Artist Dominates Latin Grammy Awards Nov 9, 2007 – Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra swept the major categories at the eighth annual Latin Grammy awards Thursday night in the southwestern U.S. city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Juan Luis Guerra... Read the rest 
Writers (Still) Wanted!
Mar 31, 2008 – Attention aspiring writers, story tellers, and travel bloggers: we're seeking new columnists, travel writers and news/current affairs commentators for all our sites at Obscurity Press! - If you live in... Read the rest Largest Importation of Venezuelan Oil So Far Arrives in Port Sandino Feb 19, 2008 – The largest importation of Venezuelan crude oil since Nicaragua signed an agreement to import oil from the South American country under preferential payment conditions arrived in Port Sandino on Feb.... Read the rest Getting Back to Paradise: Journeys throughout Central America, Chapter 1 Dec 3, 2007 – After a long time traveling from Minnesota, we have arrived!!! My three year old son and I have taken the path less chosen. I bought a ticket to Costa... Read the rest Mayan Riviera Dodges Dean Bullet Aug 25, 2007 – Mexicos Mayan Riviera is starting to look like Hurricane Alley. Dean and Wilma have been the two most recent, but an examination of hurricane tracks over the last 50 years... Read the rest 
Cuban Soccer Players Defect to US
Mar 13, 2008 – Miami -- As many as seven members of a Cuban national soccer team are reported to have defected in the United States shortly after playing a match in the U.S.... Read the rest Brazil Earns Olympic Volleyball Berth Dec 1, 2007 – Giba (7) spikes against Russia in volleyball WC Saturday in Japan. Washington -- World champion Brazil is the first team to secure a berth at next year's Olympics in Beijing, after... Read the rest FIFA Recommends Brazil Host World Cup in 2014 Oct 25, 2007 – The International Football Federation has recommended Brazil to host the World Cup in 2014, after inspectors toured the South American nation. The inspection report said Brazil is an "appropriate choice"... Read the rest Brazil Beats US, Advances to Women's Football World Cup Final Sep 27, 2007 – Hangzhou -- Brazil has reached the championship game of the Women's World Cup football tournament in China. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from Hangzhou, where Brazil's 4-0 victory Thursday snapped a... Read the rest 
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