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Corporate-Friendly Fisheries Bill Sparks Protests In Chile, Divides Opposition, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Dec 2012

Corporate-Friendly Fisheries Bill Sparks Protests In Chile, Divides Opposition, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the Ley de Pesca in Chile, whose purpose is to create a new regulatory framework for commercial fishing, making it more environmentally sustainable. While some critics of the legislation state that it unfairly favors corporate fisheries, others express concern over the fact that Chilean waters are already overfished.


Women's Mobilization In Latin America: A Case Study Of Venezuela, Brianna Russell Dec 2012

Women's Mobilization In Latin America: A Case Study Of Venezuela, Brianna Russell

Master's Theses

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I examine the following elements in regards to women’s mobilization in Latin America and Venezuela from the late 1950s to the present: (a) the influence of the state and economy on times when women mobilized (b) class division within the movement (c) women’s demands during different time periods (d) the ways in which women were successful in working towards gender equality. This thesis reviews the literature on women’s mobilization in Latin America during the second half of the twentieth century. I find that women mobilized across class lines with the masses to end dictatorships. Women demobilized during transitions to …


Leaked Emails Lift Lid On Corruption In Administration Of Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli, Louisa Reynolds Dec 2012

Leaked Emails Lift Lid On Corruption In Administration Of Panama's President Ricardo Martinelli, Louisa Reynolds

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World Court Wades Into Nicaragua-Colombia Maritime Border Dispute, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Dec 2012

World Court Wades Into Nicaragua-Colombia Maritime Border Dispute, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

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President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Proposes Plan To Restore Passenger Trains To Mexico, Carlos Navarro Dec 2012

President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Proposes Plan To Restore Passenger Trains To Mexico, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Government Offers Major Reform To Public Education; Measure Would Also Curb Power Of Teachers Union, Carlos Navarro Dec 2012

Government Offers Major Reform To Public Education; Measure Would Also Curb Power Of Teachers Union, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Venezuelan Voters Head To Polls Again, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Dec 2012

Venezuelan Voters Head To Polls Again, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Bolivian Opposition Has Little Success Uniting Ahead Of 2014 Presidential Election, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Dec 2012

Bolivian Opposition Has Little Success Uniting Ahead Of 2014 Presidential Election, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

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Honduran Election Authority Claims Primary Voter Turnout Rose From 2008 To 2012; Human Rights Activist Says Results Grossly Manipulated, George Rodrã­Guez Dec 2012

Honduran Election Authority Claims Primary Voter Turnout Rose From 2008 To 2012; Human Rights Activist Says Results Grossly Manipulated, George Rodrã­Guez

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Civil Society Organizations Brand Guatemalan Government’S Report To U.N. Superficial", Louisa Reynolds Dec 2012

Civil Society Organizations Brand Guatemalan Government’S Report To U.N. Superficial", Louisa Reynolds

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President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Starts New Administration By Signing Political Agreement With Opposition Parties, Carlos Navarro Dec 2012

President Enrique Peã±A Nieto Starts New Administration By Signing Political Agreement With Opposition Parties, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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Despite Challenges, Tourism Sector Grew Under Former President Felipe Calderã³N, Carlos Navarro Dec 2012

Despite Challenges, Tourism Sector Grew Under Former President Felipe Calderã³N, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Lima Mayor Faces Recall, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A Nov 2012

Lima Mayor Faces Recall, Elsa Chanduvã­ Jaã±A

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Ghana, Us Court Side With Argentina's "Vulture-Fund" Bondholders, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Nov 2012

Ghana, Us Court Side With Argentina's "Vulture-Fund" Bondholders, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Signs That Climate Change Is Already Spelling Big Trouble For Tiny El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Nov 2012

Signs That Climate Change Is Already Spelling Big Trouble For Tiny El Salvador, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Cuba Alert To Possible Brain Drain With Increased Migratory Flexibility, Daniel Vã¡Zquez Nov 2012

Cuba Alert To Possible Brain Drain With Increased Migratory Flexibility, Daniel Vã¡Zquez

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No abstract provided.


Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Two Nominees For Supreme Court, Carlos Navarro Nov 2012

Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Two Nominees For Supreme Court, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

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U.S., Mexico Sign Landmark Water-Sharing Agreement For Colorado River, Carlos Navarro Nov 2012

U.S., Mexico Sign Landmark Water-Sharing Agreement For Colorado River, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Brazil's Municipal Elections Strengthen Government But Also Show Disillusionment And Desire For Renewal, Josã© Pedro Martins Nov 2012

Brazil's Municipal Elections Strengthen Government But Also Show Disillusionment And Desire For Renewal, Josã© Pedro Martins

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Municipal Elections "Debacle" For Chile’S Governing Coalition, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Nov 2012

Municipal Elections "Debacle" For Chile’S Governing Coalition, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Nov 2012

Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar Nov 2012

Sandinistas Dominate Municipal Elections In Nicaragua, Benjamin Witte-Lebhar

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No abstract provided.


Ibero-American Ombudsmen Seek Regional Legislation To Combat Violence Against Children, George Rodrã­Guez Nov 2012

Ibero-American Ombudsmen Seek Regional Legislation To Combat Violence Against Children, George Rodrã­Guez

NotiCen

No abstract provided.


The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University Nov 2012

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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Congress Approves First Comprehensive Overhaul Of Labor Code Since 1970, Carlos Navarro Nov 2012

Congress Approves First Comprehensive Overhaul Of Labor Code Since 1970, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Federal Government Investigating Mining Companies In Coahuila For Collusion With Zetas Cartel, Carlos Navarro Nov 2012

Federal Government Investigating Mining Companies In Coahuila For Collusion With Zetas Cartel, Carlos Navarro

SourceMex

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra Nov 2012

Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis ÁNgel Saavedra

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Paraguay's Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2013 Presidential Elections, Andrã©S Gaudã­N Nov 2012

Paraguay's Politics Heats Up Ahead Of 2013 Presidential Elections, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis Ángel Saavedra Nov 2012

Indigenous Justice In Ecuador, Luis Ángel Saavedra

NotiEn: An Analytical Digest About Energy Issues in Latin America

This articles discusses the challenges and tensions encountered between indigenous and national systems of justice in Ecuador. The article highlights some of the major issues surrounding indigenous systems, namely, how crime should be dealt with, as well as how indigenous justice has been negatively portrayed in the media. The article suggests that indigenous communities know how to structure their justice systems the best; thus, the national justice system should work with them in a collaborative effort.


Army Shoots Dead Seven Indigenous Protesting Rising Electricity Bills From Energuate, Louisa Reynolds Nov 2012

Army Shoots Dead Seven Indigenous Protesting Rising Electricity Bills From Energuate, Louisa Reynolds

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No abstract provided.