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Malvinas curriculum helps Argentina revive Falklands claimResidents of the Falklands vote today and tomorrow in a referendum that's expected to reaffirm the population's desire to remain聽an Overseas British Territory.
In Venezuela, divisions over Ch谩vez extend from parliament to the dinner table聽Polarization in Venezuela got worse under Hugo Ch谩vez, with the rifts going far beyond politics to split cities, neighborhoods, and families.聽
Can Nicaragua protect the waters it won?A ruling at the UN's highest court redrew maritime boundaries around the Colombian island of San聽Andr茅s and Nicaragua. Security analysts say it could lead to unintended consequences like increased trafficking.
Chavez funeral: lavish nod to a populist touch and global reachMore than 55 world leaders attended the Ch谩vez funeral, while thousands of ordinary Venezuelans queued to view his body, which is lying in state.聽
Falklands residents expected to give resounding 'yes' to staying BritishResidents of the British-controlled Falkland Islands will vote in a referendum Sunday on whether to remain a British territory. Britain hopes the vote will end a diplomatic dispute with Argentina.
Comandante Hugo Ch谩vez: What role will military play in next administration?Ch谩vez, who rose through the ranks of the military, was able to control the armed forces. Keeping the institution unified will be a challenge for Venezuela's next president.
Ch谩vez vs Lula: Two distinct approaches to poverty reduction in Latin AmericaBoth Ch谩vez in Venezuela and Lula in Brazil dramatically reshaped their societies, reducing inequality to their lowest levels in decades. But they went about it in very different ways.
Can Cuba survive the loss of Venezuela's Hugo Ch谩vez?Many in and out of Cuba wonder if the loss of Ch谩vez is the death knell of the Castros鈥� Revolution, or if it could inject urgent momentum into Raul Castro鈥檚 reform agenda, just in the nick of time.
After Ch谩vez, politicians cannot ignore Venezuela's poorAnalysts agree that after Ch谩vez, no politician can succeed in Venezuela without a platform that touches on social inclusion.
Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death While he was alive, Hugo Ch谩vez 鈥� the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America 鈥� inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn鈥檛. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
What is Hugo Ch谩vez's legacy in Venezuela?President Hugo Ch谩vez so dominated the identity of oil-rich Venezuela during his 14-year tenure that the political current of his supporters bears his name: chavismo.
Venezuelans pour into Plaza Bolivar to honor Ch谩vez's socialist revolutionAs news of the death of President Hugo Ch谩vez spread, Venezuelans rushed to downtown Caracas, many wearing red in honor of their socialist聽commandante.
To lead Venezuela, Maduro will need to channel his inner ChavezVice President Nicolas Maduro, a staunch leftist known for his quiet demeanor, must adopt some of the brash style of President Hugo Chavez, who died today, if he's going to win the next election.
Argentina begins prosecution of military-era human rights abusesA group of government officials charged with orchestrating the abduction and murder of more than 100 dissidents across the region in the 1970s and '80s are now on trial for the first time.
If Hugo goes, polling firm says Chavismo will still get the voteVenezuelans have not heard from President Chavez since December, and the government is the only party with knowledge of when elections might be held.- Mexico: Latin America's second-largest economy lags in digital accessibilityBarely 17 percent of Mexicans have internet access at home, compared to 40 percent of Chileans. High costs are in part blamed for this digital divide.
- Desperate for cash, Honduras to hawk bondsHonduras is broke, writes a guest blogger, and despite a recent credit downgrade it is now trying to privately place over $750 million in bonds.
Hugo Ch谩vez's Venezuela: What does the political and economic future hold?Without Hugo Ch谩vez's visible presence in Venezuela problems like declining infrastructure and economic stability are increasingly apparent.
'Baby Doc' shows up to court: A score for Haiti's justice system?The former dictator is accused of multiple human rights abuses, but his presence in court this week raised hopes for some that Haiti鈥檚 pattern of privileging the elite may be slowly changing.
Test the teacher? Educators balk at Mexico's reformsThe powerful teachers' union opposes the new education reform enacted this week, but supporters say it could improve competitiveness and boost Mexico's standing in the global economy.
