Chávez Critic Is Arrested, Then Freed, in Venezuela
The detention of the owner of the Venezuelan station Globovisión follows the arrest this week of a high-profile opposition political figure. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chavez Foes Fielding Unified Lineup for Election
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Foes of President Hugo Chavez have largely put their differences aside and come up with a unified lineup of candidates, hoping to win control of a congress that has done the socialist leader's bidding for years. feeds.nytimes.com |
Latin America’s Economies Surge Forward
With recovery fragile elsewhere, Latin America benefits from strong commodity demand and past economic measures. feeds.nytimes.com |
NASA Doctors Praise Chilean Authorities Handling of Trapped Miners
NASA specialists, just back from disaster site, say authorities should look past rescue to miners' re-adjustment voanews.com |
Cuba Details New Policies on Budding Entrepreneurs
The Communist Party newspaper published new regulations on self-employment, clearing a thicket of restrictions that had virtually choked off the country’s private sector. feeds.nytimes.com |