Month: April 2017
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Brexit cowardice and Colombian courage: a tale of two referenda
2016 served up two extraordinary referenda, fought under similar conditions, and with similar results, but which led to remarkably different…
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Travel
Peruvian company enters high-end Amazon market
Rivers & Forest Expeditions aims to teach passengers about the region's flora and fauna as well as the customs of…
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BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Why is NAFTA bidding for a World Cup? Follow the money
The soccer federations of the United States, Mexico and Canada have announced their long-awaited tripartite bid to host soccer’s World…
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ANALYSIS
Mexico in the face of Trump’s America: Nationalism is NOT the answer
A call for nationalism is the wrong answer to Trump’s policies. Beyond its shortsighted and potentially chauvinistic nature, a call…
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AMERICAS
UN almost finished registering FARC weapons
The United Nations Mission in Colombia is on the verge of completing the registry of about 7,000 weapons formerly held…
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AMERICAS
State violence at opposition protests in Venezuela
Grammy Singers, Governors and Lawmakers All Teargassed in Venezuela Protests, 188 arrested for demonstrating against Venezuelan ruler as helicopters drop…
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SPORTS
World Superbikes set for South America debut in 2018
The World Superbike championship has announced an Argentina round is lined up to join the 2018 calendar at the all-new…
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ECONOMY
Mercosur, Pacific Alliance and Trump
Mercosur and Pacific Alliance summit will address potential convergence and Trump's protectionism
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AMERICAS
Opponent of Venezuela’s ruler is barred from holding office
A Venezuelan politician seen as a main contender to challenge President Nicolás Maduro in next year’s election has been barred…
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AMERICAS
Paraguay’s youth mobilize against their president
Horacio Cartes’s plans to amend constitution to draw out term has incensed students to take action against police violence and…
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