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The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region
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Latin America Monitor
Press freedom falls in Latin America, French journalist missing in Colombia
Freedom of the press is under threat in much of the Americas, according to a Freedom House report.
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Latin America Monitor
Ecuador: easy base for terrorists and criminals?
The Ecuadorean Constitution calls for 'universal citizenship,' granting free mobility – with or without a passport. But lax regulations are raising fears of easy access for terrorists or organized crime.
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Latin America Monitor
Americas Summit: Will there be consensus on Cuba?
Cuba, as always, was not invited to the Summit of the Americas in Colombia this weekend. But its participation at future meetings could become a major issue.
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Can Colombia's Santos unify the Americas?
Building consensus is important as the Americas struggle with high crime and violence. At this weekend's Summit of the Americas in Colombia, all eyes are on President Santos.
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Latin America Monitor
How 'socially inclusive' is Latin America? New indicator ranks countries.
In lead up to Summit of the Americas, a new indicator measures 'social inclusion' based on variables like access to education and jobs in 11 Latin American countries.
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'Beggars sitting on a sack of gold?' Ecuadoreans protest mining.
Indigenous from across Ecuador marched for 14 days into Quito to protest President Rafael Correa's plan to open large-scale mines on indigenous land.
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Latin America Monitor
Is Ecuador prepared to counter rise in organized crime?
Ecuador has been described as the 'United Nations of organized crime,' but authorities may underestimate the repercussions, writes guest blogger Elyssa Pachico.
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Ecuador clinics said to 'cure' homosexuality stir debate
Ecuador legalized unions between same-sex couples in 2008, but this week gay rights organizations filed a complaint that the government is withholding information on the clinics.
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Latin America Monitor
Ecuador's President Correa sues newspaper and is blamed for killing free speech
The Ecuadorian court suspended the libel hearing today, amid international criticism that President Rafael Correa is quashing free speech.
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Latin America Monitor
Could Ecuador be seeing the rise of a new rebel insurgency?
The Armed Revolutionary Insurgent Forces of Ecuador, a previously unknown rebel group, claimed responsibility for a double bombing last week.
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Latin America Monitor
Ecuador biggest beneficiary of US-Colombia free trade pact?
After years of delay and controversy, the US Congress approved free trade agreements Wednesday with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.
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Bolivian indigenous struggle to be heard – by indigenous President Morales
Indigenous groups across Latin America are increasingly butting heads with leaders they elected and demanding greater participation in decisions that affect their ancestral lands.
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The state of democracy a year after Ecuador's coup
Ecuador is still debating whether an attempted coup occurred on Sept. 30 last year, but the revolt has nonetheless had profound changes on three institutions in the Andean nation.
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Latin America Monitor
Why Mexico's drug violence doesn't deter foreign direct investment
Recent reports indicate foreign companies are not feeling the effects of the violence in Mexico and Central America, likely due to the difficulty of extorting multinational corporations.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/08
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/04
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Ecuador to oust US ambassador over WikiLeaks spat. Who's next?
Ecuador is expelling US Ambassador Heather Hodges over critical comments in a WikiLeaks cable. Her ouster follows the resignation last month of the US ambassador to Mexico over another controversial cable.
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Ecuador’s president: US must respect Latin America's own path
Ecuador's president Rafael Correa discusses political and social change in Ecuador, the possibilities for Peru under new leadership, and US arrogance and dominance toward Latin America.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/04
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 01/21
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The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region
Monitor staff writers and correspondents in each of the world's regions share what they expect to be top headlines in 2011.
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Top 10 most powerful tweets of 2010: Beyond breakfast babble?
Twitter announced its top 10 most 'powerful' tweets of 2010. Is this communication tool coming of age?
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Ecuador and Venezuela compete to praise WikiLeaks' Julian Assange
WikiLeaks' trove of 250,000 cables will probably not damage US relations in Latin America, experts say, but some regional leaders are seizing the opportunity to lambast the Washington.
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Where have all Latin America's dictators gone?
Latin America's transition to democracy seems well established, with credible elections this year throughout the region. The recent Ecuador uprising underscores how dangers remain.
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Chile mine rescue may spur more rescue efforts worldwide
The Chilean miners' ability to survive 17 days trapped underground without outside contact could spur future rescue missions to persevere when hope seems lost.
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