Topic: South America
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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Brazil: 11 books to read before you go
The 11 travel books that The Lonely Planet suggests you read before arriving in Brazil.
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Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novels
Throughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
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Falklands War 30th Anniversary: 5 British and Argentine papers react
April 2, 2012 marks the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War, which lasted less than three months but claimed the lives of more than 900 soldiers. Here are five reactions from Argentine and British newspapers on the anniversary of the Falkland Islands War:
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Why are Galapagos sea lions moving to Peru?
A colony of sea lions from the Galapagos Islands recently migrated 1,000 miles southeast to Peru, say a Lima-based ocean group. Was this migration – and others like it – caused by climate change?
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Why NASA picked stormy Florida
Weather thwarts shuttle launches. But important factors favor this state.
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In far Patagonia
A photographer explores the lush, unspoiled land at the tip of South America.
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El Nino packs a punch far beyond soggy California
A periodic climate phenomenon, El Nino has prompted storms to smack southern California this week rather than the Pacific Northwest. But Indonesia and parts of Australia are also affected, except they're too dry.
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Chile, once Latin America's economic model, now overtaken by Brazil
Conservative tycoon Sebastian Piñera won the second round of Chile's presidential election on Sunday in part due to voter faith that he can revive the economy. Meanwhile, Brazil's economy is booming.
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Why birds migrate to the Arctic
Scientists look for the reasons that birds migrate thousands of miles to nest in the Arctic.
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Earth's growing nitrogen threat
It helps feed a hungry world, but it's worse than CO2.
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Latin America's surprise rising economic star: Peru
Peru's growth rate – 9.8 percent – was one of the fastest last year. It's poised to break with neighbors Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador with its center-left but pro-business governments.
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In Pictures: Sea creatures
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Thousands evacuated as Philippines powerful Mayon Volcano threatens
Around 20,000 Filipinos were evacuated from the slopes of the Mayon Volcanoe on the Philippines' main island of Luzon Tuesday. The volcano, which has erupted and left fatalities in the past, is a reminder of dangers of living on the Pacific "ring of fire."
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Squid invasions signal changes in the Pacific Ocean
In the Pacific, jumbo squid have moved to new waters, signaling changes in the ocean, scientists observe.
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Why Ahmadinejad might keep his distance from Hugo Chávez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez recently compared Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe - in a good way. Ahmadinejad's other Latin America stops include Brazil and Bolivia.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Norah Jones' latest CD, Pixar's 'Up' on DVD, illustrated 'Kitchen Knife Skills' book for the cook in your family, and more.
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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.
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Why is Israel's Shimon Peres in Brazil and Argentina? Iran.
For the first time in 40 years, an Israeli president is paying a state visit to Brazil. Israel President Shimon Peres began a week-long visit to Brazil and Argentina today. A key reason: Iran's growing influence in Latin America.
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Efforts to stem global warming moving at a glacial pace
US lawmakers working on legislation and diplomats everywhere doubt there’ll be any major breakthrough at next month’s meeting in Copenhagen.
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Is global warming melting the ice on Mt. Kilimanjaro?
Melting ice on Mt. Kilimanjaro is mirrored on other tropical summits around the world affected by global warming.
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US and Colombia sign accord for US to access military bases
Critics of Colombia President Álvaro Uribe's decision to sign the accord say it is 'unbalanced' for Colombia. Far-left and moderate leaders alike have expressed concerns about an increasing US presence in the region.
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Why South American economies are rebounding first
Commodities-hungry China is pulling Brazil, Chile, and others out of recession. But Mexico and Central America, dependent on US sales, are lagging.
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Surprise! The world has more trees than you probably think
New study finds that trees cover a significant portion of the world’s farmlands.
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A 6-foot marigold repels deer
Wild marigold, a fall bloomer, can repel deer.
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Who is Viktor Bout?
Russian Viktor Bout is being held in Thailand. He's accused of being one of the world's biggest arms dealers.
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Did anti-Americanism kill Chicago’s Olympic bid?
Some blame former president Bush. Rush Limbaugh says it's Obama's fault. But IOC President Rogge’s dream of a South American Olympic games is a more likely reason.
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South America: Will defense spending trigger an arms race?
Venezuela's Chávez recently bought tanks and missiles from Russia. Several countries – including Brazil, Colombia, and Chile – are increasing their defense spending in a region that faces no major external threats.
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