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U.N. Concern Runs High On Haiti's Urgent Need To Establish Rule Of Law And Hold Much-Delayed Senate Election, George Rodrã­Guez Apr 2013

U.N. Concern Runs High On Haiti's Urgent Need To Establish Rule Of Law And Hold Much-Delayed Senate Election, George Rodrã­Guez

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Venezuela Enters Post-Chã¡Vez Era, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Apr 2013

Venezuela Enters Post-Chã¡Vez Era, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


New Four-Country Latin American Body Unites Pro-U.S. Allies, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Apr 2013

New Four-Country Latin American Body Unites Pro-U.S. Allies, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

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Costa Rica's Campaign Against Organized Crime Includes Crackdown On Human Trafficking, George Rodrã­Guez Apr 2013

Costa Rica's Campaign Against Organized Crime Includes Crackdown On Human Trafficking, George Rodrã­Guez

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Slow U.S. Recovery Could Limit Growth In Mexico’S Economy In Short Term, But Reforms Could Boost Long-Term Prospects, Carlos Navarro Apr 2013

Slow U.S. Recovery Could Limit Growth In Mexico’S Economy In Short Term, But Reforms Could Boost Long-Term Prospects, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Boletín V.18:No.2 (2013), Fordham University Latin American And Latino Studies Institute Apr 2013

Boletín V.18:No.2 (2013), Fordham University Latin American And Latino Studies Institute

Boletín (Fordham University. Latin American and Latino Studies Institute)

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Great Debate: Mining In Latin America, Lisa E. Sachs Apr 2013

Great Debate: Mining In Latin America, Lisa E. Sachs

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment Staff Publications

Mining represents a great opportunity for economic growth, especially for emerging economies. It is often seen as the path to prosperity. However, the mining industry is a double edged sword. Countries in Latin America are managing to attract significant foreign investment. In Chile, the extractive sector’s participation in the economy has tripled in the last 10 years, reaching 15% of GDP. In Colombia and Peru, it has doubled to 10% of GDP. The Santos administration in Colombia has made mining one of its top policy priorities.

However, there may be significant downsides to mining, as governments are forced to offer …


Former Members’ Perspectives Are Key To Impacting The Farc, Paul S. Nader Apr 2013

Former Members’ Perspectives Are Key To Impacting The Farc, Paul S. Nader

Journal of Strategic Security

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia — Ejército del Pueblo (FARC–EP or FARC) is one of the world’s longest surviving insurgency groups. They have worked endlessly to topple the Colombian Government since 1964. [1] The group began like many anti-government socialist groups did at the time, in the shadow of Fidel Castro’s Cuba. The FARC’s story however, is different from most insurgent groups due to their longevity and ability to survive. Their flexibility has allowed them to remain active and adapt to environmental changes. Since Colombia remains a major world producer of cocaine, …


Lima Mayor Wins Partial Victory In Recall Referendum, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A Mar 2013

Lima Mayor Wins Partial Victory In Recall Referendum, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A

NotiSur

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Nicaraguan Gold Rush Spells Profits, Protests, And Police Repression, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Mar 2013

Nicaraguan Gold Rush Spells Profits, Protests, And Police Repression, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

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Un Rebuts Allegations Its Nepalese Blue Helmets Brought Cholera To Haiti, George Rodrã­Guez Mar 2013

Un Rebuts Allegations Its Nepalese Blue Helmets Brought Cholera To Haiti, George Rodrã­Guez

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Chamber Of Deputies Approves Comprehensive Reforms To Telecommunications Sector, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

Chamber Of Deputies Approves Comprehensive Reforms To Telecommunications Sector, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Uruguay's Supreme Court Overturns Law Allowing Prosecution Of Human Rights Violators, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Mar 2013

Uruguay's Supreme Court Overturns Law Allowing Prosecution Of Human Rights Violators, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Summertime Service Cuts Spur Talk Of "Renationalizing" Chile’S For-Profit Water Companies, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Mar 2013

Summertime Service Cuts Spur Talk Of "Renationalizing" Chile’S For-Profit Water Companies, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiSur

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Honduran Former Police Chief Accuses Successor Of Ordering His Teenage Son’S Murder, Revealing Tensions Within Security Force, George Rodrã­Guez Mar 2013

Honduran Former Police Chief Accuses Successor Of Ordering His Teenage Son’S Murder, Revealing Tensions Within Security Force, George Rodrã­Guez

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Lack Of Investment In Rural Development Leaves Region's Farmers In Dire Plight, Louisa Reynolds Mar 2013

Lack Of Investment In Rural Development Leaves Region's Farmers In Dire Plight, Louisa Reynolds

NotiCen

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Mixed Reactions In Mexico To Election Of New Pope, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

Mixed Reactions In Mexico To Election Of New Pope, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Despite Stumbling Blocks, Colombian Peace Talks Limp Along, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Mar 2013

Despite Stumbling Blocks, Colombian Peace Talks Limp Along, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

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Ecuador Re-Elects President Rafael Correa, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra Mar 2013

Ecuador Re-Elects President Rafael Correa, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

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El Salvador's Ex-President Antonio Saca To Compete For His Old Job, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Mar 2013

El Salvador's Ex-President Antonio Saca To Compete For His Old Job, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

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French Government Recognizes Mexican Journalist Lydia Cacho For Her Work To Promote Rights Of Women And Girls, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

French Government Recognizes Mexican Journalist Lydia Cacho For Her Work To Promote Rights Of Women And Girls, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Governing Party Now Open To Adding Value-Added Tax To Food And Medicines In Fiscal-Reform Package, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

Governing Party Now Open To Adding Value-Added Tax To Food And Medicines In Fiscal-Reform Package, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Xenophobia Complicates Better Relations Among South American Neighbors, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Mar 2013

Xenophobia Complicates Better Relations Among South American Neighbors, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Business Organizations Join Forces To Urge Government To Curb Sale Of Counterfeit Products, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

Business Organizations Join Forces To Urge Government To Curb Sale Of Counterfeit Products, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


In Dramatic, Low-Risk Move, President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Orders Arrest Of Teachers Union President Elba Esther Gordillo On Corruption Charges, Carlos Navarro Mar 2013

In Dramatic, Low-Risk Move, President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Orders Arrest Of Teachers Union President Elba Esther Gordillo On Corruption Charges, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Attitudes And Beliefs Regarding Participation In Genomic Research Studies: Insights From Argentines Affected With Neural Tube Defects (Ntd), Ariel C. Armony Mar 2013

Attitudes And Beliefs Regarding Participation In Genomic Research Studies: Insights From Argentines Affected With Neural Tube Defects (Ntd), Ariel C. Armony

Center for Latin American Studies Publications

Over the last several years, the field of genetics and genomics has grown exponentially in comparison to other areas of medicine. The study of genomic medicine, however, goes beyond the reach of traditional genetics research and investigates the interaction between environmental factors and the genetic code. In this regard, the success of genomic studies depends on the participation of diverse populations; Latin American groups, however, are generally underrepresented in such studies. This research project, conducted via a focus group of Argentines residing in Buenos Aires, seeks to explore personal knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions in one area of Latin America …


Peruvian Women Say No To Violence Against Women, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A Mar 2013

Peruvian Women Say No To Violence Against Women, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Former Ford Executives Charged With Crimes Against Humanity In Argentina, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Mar 2013

Former Ford Executives Charged With Crimes Against Humanity In Argentina, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Nicaragua’S Eight-Month-Old Femicide Law Slow To Deliver Results, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Feb 2013

Nicaragua’S Eight-Month-Old Femicide Law Slow To Deliver Results, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


City Of Chicago Declares Drug Trafficker El Chapo Guzmã¡N Public Enemy Number One, Carlos Navarro Feb 2013

City Of Chicago Declares Drug Trafficker El Chapo Guzmã¡N Public Enemy Number One, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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