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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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Columbus Day: Your guide to the top 5 political events today
Election season doesn’t stop for Columbus Day, and the action isn’t limited to the presidential contest. Here are your top five political events to watch this Columbus Day.
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Six reasons this UN General Assembly is must-see TV
World leaders descend on New York for the annual United Nations gathering, starting Sept. 25. If the recent past is any guide, it can be a memorable, even explosive, occasion. Here are six moments to watch for, to brace for, this time.
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In Pictures: Julian Assange and the WikiLeaks Scandal
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Hugo Chávez 101: a quiz about Venezuela's president
Hugo Chávez continues to dominate Latin American headlines as Venezuela approaches its 2012 presidential elections in October. How well do you know the self-described Bolivarian revolutionary? Take our quiz and find out!
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Chavez opponents demand 'the truth'
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez remains in Cuba following an operation he had there last month. His critics expressed concerns that the Venezuelan people aren't getting the full story about the president's health.
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Latin America Monitor
Cuba keeps a keen eye on ChávezAlmost half of all Cuban trade is with Venezuela, and such a high level of dependency leaves the island vulnerable to the political and economic swings of its partner.
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Venezuelan VP says Chavez remains in 'delicate' condition
Vice President Nicolas Maduro traveled to Cuba this week to meet with Hugo Chavez following his cancer surgery last month.
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Latin America Monitor
On cusp of new year, Chavez's health keeps Venezuleans fixated on futureOver the weekend, the Venezuelan government informed the nation that ailing President Hugo Chavez has suffered 'new complications' from surgery earlier this month.
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Latin America Monitor
Venezuela: South America's most dangerous countryAccording to calculations made by a respected NGO, Venezuela is now far and away the most dangerous country in South America, with Caracas one of the most dangerous capitals in the world.
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In 2013, possibilities for stability from Somalia to South China SeaPolicymakers in many of the world's hot spots have a common New Year's wish: for unity to usher in and consolidate political and economic stability.
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In Venezuela, the future of Chavismo is tested
Yesterday's regional elections are viewed as a litmus test for a future presidential race in Venezuela. To many, it shows that Chavismo, Chávez’s political and social movement, is alive and well.
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With Chávez's health uncertain, Venezuela regional elections will test opposition (+video)
As questions rise about Hugo Chávez's ability to rule, opposition leadership must prove their legitimacy in state elections this weekend if they hope to be contenders in possible future contests.
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Could Maduro, Chávez's choice as successor, mend Venezuela's rifts?
Nicolas Maduro, who Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has flagged as his desired successor, was formerly a union leader – an experience that suggests an inclination for dialogue with opponents.
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Latin America Monitor
What happens if Venezuela's Hugo Chávez misses his inaguration?If Chávez can't attend his inauguration, his designated successor might be overshadowed by an interim leader.
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Supporters show solidarity after Chávez names successor (+video)
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez may have helped his party avoid in-fighting by naming his vice president to be his chosen successor.
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New York judge's ruling sparks nationalist surge in Argentina
Stakes are high for Argentina's President Kirchner in a legal tug-of-war over full repayment of bonds from the country's 2002 default. Kirchner says her country is the victim of 'judicial colonialism.'
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Latin America Monitor
Chávez authorized to leave Venezuela for health treatment - Chavismo at risk?Chávez's travel to Cuba could mean missing important gubernatorial elections in December, potentially benefiting the opposition.
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How will the FARC-Colombia peace talks impact Latin America?
Ridding Latin America of the FARC could mean a better business climate, reduced tensions between Colombia and its neighbors, and space for the rise of a new left in Colombia.
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A role reversal as former colonies meet former colonists at Ibero-American summit
Spain and Portugal, once the heavy hitters in the annual meeting of Iberian and Latin American nations, are now looking to their one-time colonies for help amid their debt crisis.
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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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Latin Americans love Obama – so why the 'collective shrug' on reelection?
Obama is considered more popular in Latin America than his predecessor. But the region's self-confidence makes it feel far less buffeted by a particular president's outlook.
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Latin America Monitor
Venezuela prioritizes 'happiness' in its national budgetPresident Chávez's administration announced its budget last week, allocating nearly 40 percent of funds for 'supreme happiness.' The budget's ambiguous nature, however, has made some distinctly unhappy.
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World Series news: Security in Detroit, a symphonic wager, and all those Venezuelans
The San Francisco Giants and the Detroit Tigers are back at it Saturday in the 2012 World Series. The Giants lead the Tigers two-zip, but don't count Detroit out – especially in their home park.
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Latin America Monitor
Can Fidel Castro still sway Cuba? (+video)Fidel Castro debunked rumors he was dead in the state-run newspaper today. Some say that since he ceded control to brother Raul in 2006, US-Cuba relations are likely to remain unaltered when Fidel dies.
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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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50 years after Cuba missile crisis, US influence in hemisphere waning
Investment from emerging economies like China and Russia are diminishing Latin America's reliance on the US, making it more difficult for Washington to isolate regimes like Cuba.
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Latin America Monitor
Will Chávez victory fulfill Nicaragua's megaproject dream?Venezuela's long-stalled plan to build an oil refinery in Nicaragua is revitalized with Chávez's reelection. The refinery would give Venezuelan oil a Pacific gateway to China.
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Latin America Monitor
Venezuelan election: key takeaways from a Chávez victoryChávez accepted his victory with grace on Sunday, and both candidates’ acceptance of the results suggest it’s time for Washington to rethink its approach on Venezuela.
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Hugo Chávez to 'deepen' revolution as opponents miss mark
Chávez's victory last night gives him another six-year term, frustrating opponents who say his policies and management style have squandered the country's biggest-ever oil boom.
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