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Cuban Missile Crisis: 5 ways leftist ideology lives on in Latin America
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the US and the Soviet Union were on the brink of nuclear war over the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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Catholicism in Latin America: 5 key facts
Pope Benedict XVI began his second trip to Latin America on March 23, with stops in Mexico and Cuba. Here is a brief history of the Catholic church in the Americas.
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In Pictures: Military women of the world
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In Pictures: Lunar eclipse
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The Christmas gift that makes a killing – by preventing one
Miguel Caballero, the designer and owner of an eponymous line of bulletproof fashion apparel, offered to shoot the reporter to prove his point.
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In Pictures: Christmas lights
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FARC rebels indicted in US court on charges of hostage-taking, murder
The charges against 18 members of FARC, a group of Colombian militants, stem from what happened after an American-crewed drug-surveillance plane crashed in 2003.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/06
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Supreme Court declines case about $5 million reward from Peru
Jose Guevara argued that Peru owes him for the capture of the country’s fugitive intelligence chief. The Supreme Court let stand a decision that dismissed the case as outside US jurisdiction.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/23
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Zambia's champion barista strives for the perfect mix of spicy and sweet
Syria Mwanza, Zambia's champion barista, hopes to win accolades for his signature drink, which includes red chiles, ginger, cinnamon, and chocolate.
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As Prop 19 to legalize marijuana fails in California, Latin American leaders breathe relief
Current leaders of Mexico and Colombia were relieved that Prop 19 failed, but former leaders feel more free to express their support of relaxing drug laws.
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Nestor Kirchner remembered as Latin American statesman
Nestor Kirchner, former president of Argentina, died Wednesday. Kirchner was married to the current Argentine president, Cristina Fernandez.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/14
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How Colombia's President Santos aims to tackle decades of violent land disputes
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos's new attempt at land reform will begin with the restitution of 5 million acres over four years – an area about the size of Massachusetts.
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What is fresh water worth?
Water funds in South America and New York pay those who live upstream to keep the water pure for their downstream neighbors.
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La Barbie: from football star to feared drug lord
La Barbie, whose real name is Edgar Valdez Villarreal, was a Texas football star before he moved to Mexico City and joined the Sinaloa Cartel.
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In Colombia plane crash, pilot skill praised for minimal injury
Pilot skill in the Colombia plane crash is being pointed to as a key factor in saving the lives of 130 passengers. One passenger died.
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Hostage Nation
This true story of the dramatic rescue of three captive Americans raises disturbing questions about the US war on drugs in Colombia.
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First move for Colombia's Santos: Reconcile with Venezuela's Chávez
Colombia's new President Juan Manuel Santos is hoping to mend relations with Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez days after outgoing President Álvaro Uribe repeated the charge that Chávez harbors leftist guerrillas.
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Colombia's Santos vows to build on decade of progress
Colombia's new conservative President Juan Manuel Santos also struck a conciliatory tone as he was sworn in Saturday, despite the recent bellicose rhetoric from Venezuela's leftist leader, Hugo Chávez.
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Spiritual thoughts of a city cyclist
A Christian Science perspective.
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Colombia offers clues for solution to Mexico drug war
The Mexico drug war is pushing officials to take heed of Colombia, which made progress with social welfare programs and acknowledgment that force alone doesn't work.
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Difference Maker Teacher combats a Colombian youth crisis with dance
Internationally known dancer Alvaro Restrepo returned to his native land to help slum-dwelling children discover their potential and change their lives.
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After Colombia election win, Juan Manuel Santos seeks to build on Uribe era
Juan Manuel Santos won the Colombia election yesterday with 69 percent of the vote – a clear mandate to continue the security policies of his predecessor Álvaro Uribe. But he also inherits Uribe-era scandals.
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Colombia election: Juan Manual Santos win is a victory for tough security
Former defense minister Juan Manual Santos wins Colombia's elections Sunday, The new president promises to continue hard-line security policies against leftist rebels.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/20
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