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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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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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Rio de Janeiro wins out as host of 2016 Olympics
Rio will be the first South American city to host the Games. Chicago's loss is a disappointment to President Obama, who traveled to Copenhagen to promote the US bid.
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Will 2016 Olympics really be a prize for the host city?
The Olympics cost billions and often leave venues deep in debt. But they inspire civic pride.
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Olympics: Obama vs. Lula? Chicago vs. Rio? Which would you choose?
President Obama will go to Copenhagen, Denmark, Friday to counter Brazil's attempt to win bid to host 2016 Olympics. Lula says Latin America deserves a shot.
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Obama to fly to Copenhagen in bid for Chicago to host 2016 Olympics
President Obama and Michelle Obama will go to Copenhagen to lobby the IOC to give Chicago the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Chávez, Qaddafi get chummy at 'South-South' summit
The Africa-South America summit’s big personalities dominated the show. But some concrete proposals, like the plan for a Bank of the South, also came from it.
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Ire over proposed 'eco-barriers' in Rio de Janeiro
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No place like home: Brazilian immigrants leave US for better job prospects
The deep US recession – and a rebound in Brazil – have reversed the flow of migration. Will other immigrants follow?
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Billboard watchdogs clean up skylines
Aiming to clear out commercial clutter, billboard watchdogs from Rio to Toronto police outdoor ads.
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When doves fly: World celebrates International Day of Peace
From the releasing of doves in Kabul, Afghanistan to a massive concert in Havana, people around the world are marking the special day.
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Metrics mania: Are Americans too reliant on numbers?
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Report: Ocean temps in August were the hottest on record
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In Pictures: Retracing Darwin's footsteps
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Elephants in the garden
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In Pictures: Animals of the Galapagos
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In Pictures: Don't Fear the Leaper: A world of frogs
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US applies Colombia antidrug lessons to Afghanistan
A new strategy in Afghanistan to combat the opium trade draws on US experience curbing cocaine shipments in Latin America.
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Bauer to Sanford: Time to hit the road, Mr. Governor.
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Briefing: How Mexico is waging war on drug cartels
Who are the most powerful cartels, what are the risks of using the military to confront them, and how much progress has Mexico made so far?
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Chávez stirs anxiety over US military deal in Colombia
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez sought a region-wide censure of the pending agreement at a summit Monday in Quito, Ecuador. But other leaders were declined to condemn it outright.
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Chávez rages at US plan to boost antidrug ops in Colombia
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has agreed to host the Pentagon's narcotics-interdiction flight operations, which were recently kicked out of Ecuador.
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Heroin's comeback: busts at levels not seen since the '70s.
Mexican dealers are flooding the market with a cheap form of heroin that is more potent than its predecessors, snaring younger users.
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Beef producers, the next cutting edge for rain forest conservation?
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor's staff
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