Topic: Julio Cesar
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In Nicaragua, a return of the contras?
A former commando known as 'Comandante Jahob' says he is rearming a group of contras to oppose the reelection of President Daniel Ortega. Former contra leaders and ex-military intelligence tell the Monitor it would be a mistake for the military to dismiss the threat.
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Africa Monitor
The Netherlands upsets Brazil, 2-1
The Netherlands beat Brazil, 2-1, sending home the tournament's No. 1-ranked team in the biggest upset yet of the 2010 World Cup.
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Africa Monitor
Brazil vs Chile, live from the World Cup, a 3-0 thrashing
Brazil owned its South American neighbor, Chile, for the better part of 90 minutes in the Brazil vs Chile match. The Netherlands, however, may be a different story.
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Africa Monitor
Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Brazil moves easily into final 16
Brazil soundly beat Ivory Coast 3-1. The victory leaves the African nations struggling to get a team into the next round. But Brazil's Kaká faces a one game suspension.
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World Cup 2010: Is the Jabulani ball bad for the World Cup?
The official World Cup 2010 soccer ball, the Jabulani, is terrible, say players. Its flight is unpredictable and has produced some of the lowest scoring early matches in World Cup history.
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Africa Monitor
Brazil vs. North Korea: Kim Jong Il's soccer soldiers hold firm, deny Brazil goal fest
A well-deserved goal late in the Brazil vs. North Korea game gave the Koreans some solace from a performance that was far from disgraceful against soccer juggernaut, Brazil.
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Cancun mayor Gregorio Sanchez's arrest: A case of biased law enforcement?
This week's arrest of Cancun mayor Gregorio Sanchez, who was running for governor, is prompting accusations that Mexico's President Felipe Calderon is targeting opposition party officials in his war against corruption and drug cartels. What does the record show?
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