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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US

Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book

Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'
'All Roads Lead to Austen': 4 stories from reading Jane in Latin America

Writer Amy Elizabeth Smart traveled through several countries to see how Austen translated across cultures. Here are 4 of her stories.
Which Latin American countries are the most socially inclusive?

Americas Quarterly created a new 'social inclusion index' to compare countries across the region and track their progress over time. Here are the three top countries, two poorest-ranking countries, and one whose ranking may come as a surprise.
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Brazil blackout tests country's readiness for Olympics and World Cup

A Brazil blackout plunged large parts of the country into darkness last night, adding to Brazil's 'to do' list ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.
Italian women protest Berlusconi's sexist quips

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's frequent demeaning comments to women stirs a protest as Italy's gender equality rating falls.
Latin America's worst wage gap for women and minorities? Powerhouse Brazil.

Men earn 30 percent more than women in Brazil, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank. That gap is almost zero in Guatemala and Bolivia.
Latin America breaks ranks in US war on drugs

Many countries in the region – most recently Mexico – have decriminalized small amounts of drugs for personal use. The moves have followed decisions by left-leaning governments to limit cooperation with the US in recent years.
Why Chavez is wooing autocrats abroad

Less popular among Latin leaders, the Venezuelan president is on an 11-day trip to visit allies including Libya's Qaddafi and Iran's Ahmadinejad.
Difference Maker People making a difference: Alberto Yanosky

This bridge-building conservationist tries to save forests by lending a hand to Paraguay's government.
Beyond scandal, Paraguay's president faces deeper challenges

The revelation of Fernando Lugo's affairs as a priest may be less of a problem than the stagnation many say characterizes his government.
Honduras showdown: In the air and on the airwaves

Ousted President Manuel Zelaya flew over Honduras international airport Sunday, but military vehicles blocked a landing. What's next?
As Catholic bishop, Paraguay's president fathered a child

On Monday, President Fernando Lugo admitted he had a son while still an ordained bishop
As G-20 battles protectionism, a cautionary tale in Ecuador

The country has put steep tariffs on an array of goods. Seventeen of the world's 20 largest economies have broken recent promises not to take protectionist measures.
Opinion: Latin America's democracy crossroad

Democracy looks strong, but it will be put to the test.
Quiet rise of Latin America's center

Pragmatism gains over ideology, but some freedoms wane, new reports indicate.
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Humans relish food spiced with ... fungicide?
Venezuela church-state clash grows

A new pro-poor break-away church vexes the country's Catholic leaders, who call it a Chávez ploy.
New pressures force U.S. farmers south of the border

Tougher immigration control and stricter environmental and food safety regulations are prompting US firms to move farms to Mexico, Brazil, and everywhere in between.
Opinion: America the breakup artist

US support for partition movements is opening a can of worms.
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Paraguay could shift left in Sunday's presidential polls

A win by Fernando Lugo, a former liberal priest, would follow a leftist trend in South America.
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