>Books
The power of those who control the world’s power—oil,
electricity, energy—is dissected in a new thriller,
Pipeline by Peter Schechter.
>New Politics For 2009
A new agenda of global cooperation ddis needed to address the economic crisis at national and international levels.
>Escape
An almanac of five not-to-be-missed summer destinations in Latin America.
> The mirage of Hispanic job growth
Despite experiencing greater job growth from ‘01 to ‘07, hispanics maintained troubling poverty levels. A lesson for policymakers.
World Briefing | The Americas: Venezuela: Radio Stations Threatened Diosdado Cabello, a top aide to President Hugo Chávez, said the government would revoke the licenses of 240 radio stations across the country. New York Times: International News -
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Mexican elections are referendum on Calderon Mexican President Felipe Calderon will wake up a lame duck Monday. How lame will depend largely on nationwide midterm elections Sunday.
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July 3, 2009 - 6:11 pm read more*
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Top envoy in Honduras for talks A top Latin American diplomat arrives in Honduras to demand the restoration of ousted President Manuel Zelaya. BBC News: UK Edition -
July 3, 2009 - 2:51 pm read more*
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Peru prime minister to step down next week LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's prime minister said on Friday he planned to step down next week following criticism of the government's handling of violent Amazon protests in which at least 34 people died last month.
Reuters: World News -
July 3, 2009 - 12:08 pm read more*
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Star Cuban pitcher reportedly defects A highly regarded Cuban pitching prospect has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. His next stop could be in the major leagues, possibly with the New York Yankees. CNN -
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Republican: Sotomayor had ties to extreme group The top Republican on the Senate committee that will consider Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination says a Puerto Rican civil rights group's papers could shed light on her judicial approach, particularly her view of racial preferences in hiring. docu StarTribune: Nation/World -
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In Peru Sports, Men Bumble, And Women Shine The country is soccer mad but do not admire their men's team. The athletes who dominate the sporting news and who are adored are, for the most part, women TIME Magazine: World -
July 3, 2009 - 1:45 am read more*
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For Hispanic Firefighter in New Haven Bias Suit, Awkward Position but Firm Resolve Called a turncoat by some, a New Haven lieutenant has held to a view that merit should govern promotions.
New York Times: NYT HomePage -
July 2, 2009 - 11:34 pm read more*
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Police probe deaths of midget wrestlers Mexican authorities said two professional wrestlers found dead in a low-rent hotel in the capital Mexico City may have been drugged to death by female robbers. Independent: World News -
July 2, 2009 - 1:41 am read more*
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Mexican fireworks pack too much pow In the Mexico City sucurb of Tultepec, proclaimed by a sign at the town's entrance as the "Pyrotechnics Capital" of Mexico, fireworks ...
USATODAY: Top Stories -
July 1, 2009 - 7:10 pm read more*
