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U.S. border agents attack Mexican residents
U.S. border police have been handed even more powerful weapons to terrorize immigrants and Mexican residents at the heavily fortified…
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Danes acquitted of bogus ‘terrorism’ charges
Seven people in Denmark charged with supporting "terrorism" were acquitted by the Copenhagen City Court. Their organization, Fighters and Lovers,…
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Police occupy Brazilian favelas to stop growth
For the first time, police units will be deployed to prevent construction of new housing in the shantytowns of Rio…
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Bolivia moves toward new constitution
By the required two-thirds vote, a new Bolivian Constituent Assembly approved a draft constitution on Dec. 9. It passed despite…
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A tale of two islands: HIV/AIDS in Cuba and Puerto Rico
Many Puerto Ricans are unable to afford expensive HIV/AIDS medicine and private care, which can add up to more than…
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Bank of the South an alternative to IMF, World Bank
The Bank of the South, an initiative spearheaded by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, was inaugurated on Dec. 9. The finance…
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Cuban Five film ‘The Trial’ premieres in Hollywood
With a sold-out theater at 7:30 pm and a second 9:30 pm show added, the Dec. 6 Hollywood premiere of…
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U.S.-Peru ‘free trade’ pact spells trouble for workers
The U.S. ruling class is pushing ahead in its efforts to force developing countries to reduce restrictions on exploitation. On…
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What’s next for Venezuela?
The defeat of Chávez’s proposed constitutional reforms in the Dec. 2 referendum does not signify by any means that the…
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Chávez breaks relations with Uribe
On Nov. 26, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez indefinitely froze relations between his government and the Colombian government headed by Álvaro…
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