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Latin America Monitor
Why some Rio residents yearn for an iron-fisted druglord
After the police occupation of a large Rio de Janeiro favela last year, there is a new spike in crime, the result of poor police coordination, says guest blogger Julia Michaels.
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Latin America Monitor
LulzSec, Anonymous show Latin America unprepared for cyberwarfare
Hacker group LulzSec took down Brazilian government websites, while the group 'Anonymous' threatened cyberattacks against the governments of Chile and Peru.
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Spread of drone programs in Latin America sparks calls for code of conduct
At least nine Latin American nations are developing drone programs, raising calls for a code of conduct that will assuage concerns over potential misuse.
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Brazil's 'City of God' embraces Obama
Symbolizing his desire to connect with everyday Brazilians and support this nation's efforts to tackle crime and drug trafficking, President Obama spent an afternoon in Brazil's notorious City of God shantytown.
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Amid violent flareup in Rio, Brazil defends its security strategy
With more than two dozen dead in less than a week in Rio de Janeiro as drug traffickers allegedly fight back against a police crackdown, some wonder how the city can cope with the magnitude of its violence problem.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/07
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Global News Blog
Head of UN, and other key employees, missing
The United Nation's is saying the head of the UN mission in Haiti is missing along with other key personnel after Tuesday's earthquake. There is mounting concern about the loss of some of the most experienced aid workers in Haiti at a time when they're needed most.
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10 UN peacekeepers from Brazil killed
The Haiti earthquake has killed at least 10 Brazilian soldiers, according to Brazil's military. Brazil took charge of the peacekeeping force in Haiti in 2004.
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Global News Blog
Air France pilots urge change in air-speed sensors
Clues to Flight 447's failure may lie in Airbus tail section found Monday. Some airlines are starting to replace the instruments, known as Pitot tubes.
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Global News Blog
Experts say don't jump to conclusions on Air France crash
Information from "black boxes" and other sources could help prevent future accidents.
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Global News Blog
Two bodies, briefcase from Air France flight recovered
A Brazilian navy ship picked up a backpack, briefcase, and Air France flight 447 boarding pass.
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Global News Blog
'Jet fuel' slicks not from Air France flight
Debris recovered Thursday not from jet either, say Brazilian officials. Search continues.
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Global News Blog
Air France debris? It may take another day to confirm.
Helicopters can't get to debris field. Brazilian navy ships won't arrive until Wednesday morning.
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Global News Blog
Brazilian Air Force spots debris: Is it the Air France jet?
An orange buoy, an aircraft seat, and oil sighted near to Flight 447's last reported position.
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Global News Blog
Search begins off Brazil's coast for 'disappeared' Air France flight
Air France reports a possible lightning strike. Airbus 330-200 has a good safety record.
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