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World - South America
Bolivia Urged to Explain Police Slaying of Irish Man
Apr 22, 2009, 12:00 pmThe Irish government urged Bolivia to explain why police shot dead an Irish man, supposedly an assassin.
Venezuela Opposition Leader in Peru to Escape Charges
Apr 21, 2009, 11:00 amManuel Rosales fled to escape charges he says are a punishment for his criticism of Venezuelan Pres. Chavez.
Venezuela Opposition Leader to Seek Asylum, Party Officials Report
Apr 20, 2009, 1:00 pmVenezuela's top opposition leader is seeking asylum abroad and will not appear in court to face corruption charges.
Colombia Captures Top Drug Boss
Apr 16, 2009, 4:00 amPolice have captured Colombia's most wanted drug boss, who had offered a $1,000 reward for each policeman killed.
Moves in Mexico to Stop Chinese Forced Labor Imports
Apr 11, 2009, 11:00 amPoliticians, NGOs, and human rights lawyers held a high-profile forum denouncing the Chinese regime’s use of forced labor in their export industry in the Chamber of Deputies on March 29.
Venezuela Opposition Leader in Hiding Amid Probe
Mar 31, 2009, 4:00 pmOpposition leader Manuel Rosales has gone into hiding to escape alleged persecution by President Hugo Chavez.
Brazil Builds Walls Around Rio de Janeiro Slums
Mar 28, 2009, 12:00 pmThe government of Rio de Janeiro is building concrete walls to prevent sprawling slums from spreading farther.
Petrobras, Workers Reach Deal, End Brazil Strike
Mar 28, 2009, 3:00 amBrazilian oil workers ended a five-day strike after reaching a deal over working conditions and benefits.
Brazil's Lula: Crisis Will Worsen if G20 Fails
Mar 26, 2009, 11:00 amPres. Silva said the global economic crisis will worsen if the G20 fails to come up with concrete initiatives.
Petrobras Says Output Normal Despite Strike
Mar 23, 2009, 1:00 pmBrazil's state-run oil company Petrobras said its oil platforms were operating normally despite an oil workers' strike after sending emergency crews to man its facilities.
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