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Venezuela Election 2013: Henrique Capriles Challenges Results, Doesn't Stand a Chance
Chris Whitfield in Latin America 2 weeks ago
The vote audit administered by Venezuela's National Electoral Council is unlikely to change the outcome of the April election; however, Capriles should take solace in the public's support.
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Tribesmen Promise Fight to the Death to Save the Rainforest
Roy Klabin in Latin America 2 weeks ago
Ecuador is trying to sell a third of its rain-forest to Chinese oil industrialists, prompting tribesmen to threaten to give up their lives in defense of the sacred jungles they call home.
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Obama Mexico Trip All About Trade, Not Drugs Or Immigration
Medha Chandorkar in Latin America 2 weeks ago
Obama begins his Latin American tour with a visit to Mexico City today. With talks of trade a priority, there's a disappointing lack of dialogue on security, drugs, and immigration.
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A Rape in Rio Becomes An Excuse to Gut Services For the Poor
David Lavin in Latin America 2 weeks ago
After a high-profile rape, the city of Rio de Janeiro removes an important source of transportation.
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Venezuela National Assembly Fight: Watch the Brawl Break Out, See the Injuries
Andrea Ayres-Deets in Latin America 2 weeks ago
Have the rules of democracy changed, or is the situation in Venezuela turning from bad to worse?
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WATCH: Lawmakers Throw Punches in Venezuela National Assembly
Robinson O'Brien-Bours in Latin America 3 weeks ago
Amid tensions after the disputed election of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan opposition members were attacked during a meeting of the National Assembly.
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Latin American Presidents Love Twitter, and That's Dangerous
Addison Williams in Latin America 3 weeks ago
Twitter is more popular among Latin American politicians than any others in the world. If they continue posting overly intimate tweets, they will slip in political legitimacy.
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Timothy Hallet Tracy: Venezuelan President Orders American Filmmaker Arrested
William Janover in Latin America 3 weeks ago
On Wednesday, Venezuela arrested an American filmmaker on espionage charges. Is there anything to them, or is the government just trying to hold onto power in the wake of a close election?
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