| Cubans Hold Municipal Elections; Belie Criticism HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba held elections to fill municipal assemblies across the island on Sunday in a vote the communist government says belies criticism in Washington and Europe that Fidel Castro's half-century old revolution is not democratic. feeds.nytimes.com |
Little Progress Is Seen for Communication in Cuba The ability of Cubans to communicate remained well below that of other Caribbean and Latin American countries in 2009, according to a United Nations report released this week. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hazards of Long Confinement Two mine safety experts assess problems for the trapped miners in Chile. feeds.nytimes.com |
Hundreds of Thousands Party as Mexico Turns 200 MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico looked beyond its drug war to throw a 200th birthday bash celebrating a proud history, whimsical culture and resilience embodied in the traditional independence cry: ''Viva Mexico!'' feeds.nytimes.com |
Néstor Kirchner, Former Argentine President, Dies Mr. Kirchner, 60, was the current president’s husband, and he was expected to run for president again in 2011. feeds.nytimes.com |