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PoliticsCuban blogger joints the list of World Press Freedom Heroes
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez said this weekend that she feels “very responsible” following the International Press Institute’s decision to choose her as one of its 60 World Press Freedom Heroes.
Following killing of 14 policemen Colombia rules out any dialogue with FARC
Colombian Defence minister Rodrigo Rivera ruled out any dialogue with the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrillas after they killed five soldiers and 14 police officers, and called on the Army to get tougher on terrorist actions.
A majority of Montevideo residents (71%) feel the city is not safe
A majority of Uruguay’s capital Montevideo residents (71%) feel the city is not safe and fear “mugging in the streets” and “young people consuming ‘pasta base’” (a cheap by-product of cocaine). They are also unsatisfied with the city’s transport system.
Chile: 'Don't give up,' plane crash survivors tell trapped miners
For months, the men waited in isolation, struggling to survive. They forced themselves to eat the flesh of dead friends to sustain themselves.
Mercosur and India discussing expansion of current tariffs agreement
Indian Industry and Commerce Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that India and Mercosur are discussing the possibility to expand a current agreement on tariffs.
South Korea confirms interest in free trade talks with Mercosur
South Korea, Asia’s fourth largest economy is seeking to launch bilateral trade talks with Mercosur in a move to deepen links with Latinamerica according to a report from the Yonhap news agency.
Fidel returns to talk where he first stirred fellow students 60 years ago
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, wearing his green military cap and clothing like the commandant of old, made his first speech before the Cuban public since falling ill in 2006, warning of the threat of nuclear war.
Budget days: Uruguay GDP forecasted to expand 30% in five years
It’s budget time in Uruguay and the government has presented to Congress its revenue and expenditure estimates (821 articles) based on a five-year forecast for the economy, which private analyst consider too rosy.
Former PM Blair warns Labour not to drift to the left
As voting began in the election to choose a new British Labour leader, former prime minister Tony Blair issued a warning to the party not to drift to the left. Although he made no endorsement in his memoirs, published this week, of any of the five candidates to succeed Gordon Brown, Mr Blair's comments will be seen as a mark of support for front-runner David Miliband over his brother Ed.
Bolivia returns “privatized” stake in cement factory to local government
Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Wednesday the expropriation and transfer to a provincial government of the 33% stake in the regional cement factory Fancesa.
