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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Who is Spain's Judge Baltasar Garzón? Five key questions answered.
Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón was found guilty today on charges of illegal wiretapping and abuse of power. Garzón is known as a “super judge” because of the high profile human rights cases he has overseen internationally.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/22
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In Pictures: Obama in Latin America
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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
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Latin America Monitor Chile's Pablo Neruda: from Nobel laureate to center of suspected murder plot
Forensic experts in Chile are exhuming the remains of poet and communist Pablo Neruda, who died in 1973. His cause of death was recorded as cancer, but some say he was poisoned.
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Can Latin America resist a return to its populist past?
The interventionist role of the military has mostly disappeared in Latin America. But the temptation of populist politics is greater than ever in some countries, while others are resisting the short-term demands of voters in favor of the long-term sustainability of society. Here's a look at six countries.
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Latin America Monitor Academy Awards: When 'No' gets a 'Yes!' in Chile
Chile's film industry is excited about its first Oscar nomination for the controversial Pinochet-era film, 'No.'
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In reversal, Spain woos investment from Latin America
European leaders spent the weekend in Chile meeting their Latin American counterparts – and talking up possibilities for investment on the old continent.
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2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page
The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.
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Chile-Peru border dispute moves from battlefield to courtroom
A five-year legal battle over a Chile-Peru territorial dispute ends tomorrow. Countries have gradually moved their conflicts to the legal arena, but how the losing country reacts to the verdict will be telling.
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Back on Latin America's menu: purple seaweed, blue eggs, and amaranth
As traditional foods like quinoa gain popularity world-wide, many in Latin America are seeking to get their own residents to delve into plates that were the superfoods of their ancestors.
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Chile drops mandatory vote – and a few incumbent mayors
Chileans replaced pro-government mayors in many of its biggest municipalities yesterday in an election that saw only a fraction of eligible voters cast ballots.
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Global News Blog Good reads: a 'hidden' nuclear crisis, how China sees the US, and 'Chilecon Valley'
This week's long-form good reads may change your perspective on which country is rolling out the welcome mat for foreign entrepreneurs, the 'end' of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and how China views the US.
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No McDonald’s Happy Meal toy? Chile bans toys in children’s meals
Chile passes a law to prevent toys from being included in children's meals, targeting McDonald's Happy Meal and other fast-food restaurants like Burger King and Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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WikiLeaks: Famous Spanish judge to defend Assange against 'American scheme'
Julian Assange hired human rights champion Baltazar Garzón to defend his case in court.
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Who is Spain's Judge Baltasar Garzón? Five key questions answered.
Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón was found guilty today on charges of illegal wiretapping and abuse of power. Garzón is known as a “super judge” because of the high profile human rights cases he has overseen internationally.
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Latin America Monitor Honduras calls in the police - from Chile
Lauded as among the best police institutions in Latin America, Chile's Los Carabineros are helping Honduras, one of the most troubled countries in the region right now.
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Latin America Monitor Chile textbook controversy: Pinochet's rule now a military 'regime,' not a 'dictatorship'
Chile textbooks will now use the softer term 'regime' to characterize Gen. Pinochet's rule. But revulsion against Pinochet's human rights abuses remains widespread.
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Forest fire cuts across Chilean Patagonia
The fire has already burned 32 square miles of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, says President Sebastian Pinera.
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Chile's voter registration reform gives major boost to democracy
Registered voters in Chile have long been required to vote or else be fined – a disincentive for many to register. But the law has been reformed, potentially adding 5 million Chileans to the voter rolls.
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Chile's bid to save energy: men, leave your ties at home
As the summer kicks off in the southern hemisphere, the Chilean government is encouraging men to not wear ties, in an effort to decrease use of air conditioning – and thus energy.
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Did Hugo Chavez derail CELAC summit?
Hugo Chavez's apparently surprise announcement that Venezuela, Chile, and Cuba would lead CELAC left other Latin American and Caribbean nations nonplussed.
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Hudson volcano evacuation ordered in Chile
Hudson volcano: Interior Minister Rodrigo Hinzpeter says 97 people living near the Hudson volcano will be evacuated and he is not ruling out the possibility of an eruption.
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Chile calls up almost 57,000 students to fill shortfall in military's ranks
Military service is obligatory in Chile, but volunteers usually fill the ranks. Student protests this year have hurt recruitment, but the number of call-ups is higher than what the military says it needs.
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A year after joyous miner rescue, Chile struggles with conflict
After soaring to a 65 percent approval rating following the miner rescue, President Sebastian Piñera's rating is now at 30 percent as his country is riven by protests, riots, and other crises.
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Taking a page from Chile, Colombian students take to the streets over education costs
Students in Bogota say they are worried about privatization of education in Colombia and promise more unrest if the government pushes such legislation through.
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Chile's political gridlock may limit effect of growing protests
Despite a year of overwhelming demonstrations in Chile, including a general strike launched yesterday, analysts say change is unlikely due to the rigidity of the Chilean political system.
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Chilean students taking to streets against 'Pinochet's education'(VIDEO)
Chilean youth have held continuous rallies for two months to protest the country's poor education system, which has not substantially changed since the fall of dictator Augusto Pinochet in 1990.
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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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