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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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Vitriolic campaign to replace Chavéz gets under way, with country's grief still raw (+video)
Presidential candidates Nicolas Maduro and Henrique Capriles have leapt into the election campaign at full speed, with strident personal attacks against each other.
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Chavez funeral: lavish nod to a populist touch and global reach (+video)
More than 55 world leaders attended the Chávez funeral, while thousands of ordinary Venezuelans queued to view his body, which is lying in state.
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The next Venezuela? Argentina to nationalize oil company
President Kirchner's plan to nationalize the Spanish-controlled oil company, YPF, is raising fears of more expropriations of privately run companies and has set off a furor in Spain.
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Seven women who shaped the world in 2011
Women played some significant roles this past year, from making peace to crafting economic policy in the midst of a crisis. Here are seven who shaped 2011:
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In Argentine politics, all roads lead back to 'Evita'
The midterm election Sunday is being seen as a referendum on the populist policies of President Cristina Kirchner, whom the media often compare to Eva Perón.
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