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January 2, 2006

Towards an 'axis of good'

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Towards an 'axis of good'

Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

1/02/06 Al Jazeera.net, Venezuela gets a grip on its oil

January 3, 2006

Bolivia 'to join Chavez's fight'

1/03/06 BBC, Bolivia 'to join Chavez's fight'

January 5, 2006

Morales firm on control of resources

1/05/06 Al Jazeera.net, Morales firm on control of resources

January 6, 2006

Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization

1/06/06 RigZone, Morales, Zapatero Discuss Hydrocarbons Nationalization or here

Chavez bloc begins work unopposed

1/06/6 Morsbach, BBC, Chavez bloc begins work unopposed

January 8, 2006

Morales arrives in China

1/08/06 Al Jazeera,net, Morales arrives in China

January 15, 2006

Chile Is Ready to Elect a President Unlike Any Other

1/15/06 Rohter, NYT, Chile Is Ready to Elect a President Unlike Any Other

January 17, 2006

Bachelet vow on gender equality

1/17/06 BBC, Bachelet vow on gender equality

Evo-lutionary challenge

1/17/06 Guardian, Evo-lutionary challenge

January 19, 2006

Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

1/19/06 Boston.com, Vermont poised to get discounted oil from Venezuela

January 20, 2006

South American gas plan inches ahead

1/20/06 Al Jazeera, South American gas plan inches ahead

COLOMBIA:Civilians Caught in Crossfire of Anti-Drug Operation

1/20/06 Vieria, IPS, COLOMBIA:Civilians Caught in Crossfire of Anti-Drug Operation

January 22, 2006

Bolivia's Leader Solidifies Region's Leftward Tilt

1/22/06 Forerp & Rohter, NYT, Bolivia's Leader Solidifies Region's Leftward Tilt

Latin America's winds of change

1/22/06 Schweimler, BBC, Latin America's winds of change

January 23, 2006

Morales 'to end 500 years of injustice'

1/23/06 Al Jazeera, Morales 'to end 500 years of injustice'

Thousands throng streets as Bolivian leader sheds tears but talks tough at inauguration

1/23/06 Rugman & Glaister, Guardian, Thousands throng streets as Bolivian leader sheds tears but talks tough at inauguration

January 27, 2006

Bolivia leader halves his own pay

1/27/06 BBC, Bolivia leader halves his own pay

January 28, 2006

Chavez vows to 'lock up' US spies

1/28/06 BBC, Chavez vows to 'lock up' US spies

New Honduran president sworn in

1/28/06 BBC, New Honduran president sworn in

Chile arrests Pinochet's daughter

1/28/06 Al Jazeera, Chile arrests Pinochet's daughter

January 29, 2006

Mixed U.S. Signals Helped Tilt Haiti Toward Chaos

1/29/06 Bogdanich & Nordberg, NYT, Mixed U.S. Signals Helped Tilt Haiti Toward Chaos

January 31, 2006

Chavez accuses US embassy 'spies'

1/31/06 BBC, Chavez accuses US embassy 'spies'

February 2, 2006

Ecuador destroys 'guerrilla camp'

2/02/06 BBC, Ecuador destroys 'guerrilla camp'

Peru tells Yale it wants its Machu Picchu treasures back (after 100 years)

2/02/06 Cornwell, Independent, Peru tells Yale it wants its Machu Picchu treasures back (after 100 years)

February 3, 2006

Rumsfeld and Negroponte Amp Up Attacks on Chavez

2/03/06 Golinger, CounterPunch, Rumsfeld and Negroponte Amp Up Attacks on Chavez

Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

2/03/06 Osava, IPS, Indigenous People Fight for Their Rights

February 4, 2006

Venezuela's Chavez Wins Hearts Among the Poor

2/04/06 Garcia, Wa. Post, Venezuela's Chavez Wins Hearts Among the Poor

Let Rumsfeld bark, says Chavez

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, Let Rumsfeld bark, says Chavez

US expels Venezuelan diplomat

2/04/06 Al Jazeera, US expels Venezuelan diplomat

February 5, 2006

The Plight of Haiti's Children

2/05/06 NYT, The Plight of Haiti's Children

The Plight of Haiti's Children

2/05/06 Wa. Post, The Plight of Haiti's Children

Venezuela 'to buy more weapons'

2/05/06 BBC, Venezuela 'to buy more weapons'

Rumsfeld's Hitler Analogy

2/05/06 O'Keefe, CounterPunch, Rumsfeld's Hitler Analogy

The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

2/05/06 Drazer, IPS, The Power of Informal Garbage Collectors

February 8, 2006

Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

2/08/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia moving to nationalise resources

February 9, 2006

'Coca is a way of life'

2/09/06 Boggan, Guardian, 'Coca is a way of life'

Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

2/09/06 Hearn, CSM, Woes mount for oil firms in Ecuador

February 10, 2006

Candidate of Haiti's Poor Leads in Early Tally With 61% of Vote

2/10/06 Thompson, NYT, Candidate of Haiti's Poor Leads in Early Tally With 61% of Vote

Ex-Aristide ally leads Haiti poll

2/10/06 BBC, Ex-Aristide ally leads Haiti poll

Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

2/10/06 Chang, KnightRidder, Brazil poised to join the world's nuclear elite

The Role of the International Indigenous Movement and What the Left is Missing

2/10/06 Dunbar-Ortiz, Counterpunch, The Role of the International Indigenous Movement and What the Left is Missing. What Brought Evo Morales to Power?

February 11, 2006

Celebrations as ex-president of Haiti heads for election victory

2/11/06 Buncombe, Independent, Celebrations as ex-president of Haiti heads for election victory

February 12, 2006

Bolivia's Knot: No to Cocaine, but Yes to Coca

2/12/06 Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Knot: No to Cocaine, but Yes to Coca

A Latin American Pipeline Dream

2/12/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Latin American Pipeline Dream

February 13, 2006

Venezuela ready to receive Hamas

2/13/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela ready to receive Hamas

"The Only Road to Peace is Justice" - Riding High with Hugo Chavez

2/13/06 Whitney, CounterPunch, "The Only Road to Peace is Justice" - Riding High with Hugo Chavez

February 14, 2006

Haitians storm election offices

2/14/06 AL Jazeera, Haitians storm election offices

Haiti gives Aristide ally a second chance

2/14/06 Harman, CSM, Haiti gives Aristide ally a second chance

February 16, 2006

A Deal Is Reached to Name a Victor in Haiti's Election

2/16/06 Thompson, NYT, A Deal Is Reached to Name a Victor in Haiti's Election

Colombia to bomb Farc guerrillas

2/16/06 BBC, Colombia to bomb Farc guerrillas

February 18, 2006

Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

2/18/06 Chavez, IPS, Chavez Threatens to Cut Off Oil to US If It Goes Too Far

Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

2/18/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez warns US over Venezuelan oil

February 19, 2006

Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

2/19/06 BBC, Oil attacks costing Iraq $6.25bn

February 21, 2006

U.S. Officials Soften Stance Toward Bolivia's New Leftist President

2/21/06 Constable, Wa. Post, U.S. Officials Soften Stance Toward Bolivia's New Leftist President

February 24, 2006

Venezuela Bars Delta, Continental Airlines

2/24/06 Sanchez, AP, Venezuela Bars Delta, Continental Airlines

Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

2/24/06 Aizenman, Wa. Post, Self-Styled Justice in Guatemala

El Salvador in US free trade deal

2/24/06 BBC, El Salvador in US free trade deal

February 27, 2006

Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

2/27/06 Forero, NYT, Venezuela Cautions U.S. It May Curtail Oil Exports

Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

2/27/06 Thompson, NYT, Report on Mexican 'Dirty War' Details Abuse by Military

February 28, 2006

Bolivian Human Rights Leader Barred from Entering the United States

2/28/06 Dangl, CP, Bolivian Human Rights Leader Barred from Entering the United States

Venezuela kicks off space effort

2/28/06 Morsbach, BBC, Venezuela kicks off space effort

March 2, 2006

Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

3/02/06 BBC, Mexico rejects 'dirty war' leak

South America unveils pipeline

3/02/06 Morsbach, BBC, South America unveils pipeline

March 3, 2006

Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

3/02/06 Paez, IPS, Rights of Isolated Indigenous Communities Violated by Amazon Pipeline

March 4, 2006

US Intervention in Venezuela

3/04/06 Benjamin, CommonDreams, US Intervention in Venezuela

Venezuela aims for biggest military reserve in Americas

3/04/06 Morsbach, Guardian, Venezuela aims for biggest military reserve in Americas

Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

3/04/06 Arie, London Telegraph, Chavez prepares his people's army to confront US

March 7, 2006

Bolivia to write new constitution

3/07/06 BBC, Bolivia to write new constitution

March 9, 2006

Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

3/09/06 BBC, Ecuador oil output 'recovering'

March 10, 2006

ELECTIONS-COLOMBIA: Paramilitaries Aggressively Campaign for Votes

3/10/06 Vieira, IPS, ELECTIONS-COLOMBIA: Paramilitaries Aggressively Campaign for Votes

Venezuela slams US rights claim

3/10/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela slams US rights claim

March 11, 2006

Endurance of Corruption Shakes Guatemala Anew

3/11/06 Aizenman, Wa. Post, Endurance of Corruption Shakes Guatemala Anew

Colombian paramilitaries disarm

3/11/06 BBC, Colombian paramilitaries disarm

Paramilitaries still sway Colombian votes

3/11/06 Brodzinsky, CSM, Paramilitaries still sway Colombian votes

March 14, 2006

Brazil army ends Rio occupation

3/14/06 Gibb, BBC, Brazil army ends Rio occupation

Ecuador-Colombia tension growing

3/14/06 BBC, Ecuador-Colombia tension growing

Rio's poor 'terrorised' as police use 'big skull tanks' to storm slums

3/14/06 Goodwin, Independnet, Rio's poor 'terrorised' as police use 'big skull tanks' to storm slums

March 17, 2006

Unity proves paper thin

317/06 Guardian, Unity proves paper thin

March 21, 2006

Bolivia: Water is a human right

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia: Water is a human right

Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

3/21/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez grants fuel deal to El Salvador

Bolivian President takes 'coca is not cocaine' plea to UN

3/21/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivian President takes 'coca is not cocaine' plea to UN

March 22, 2006

Ecuador declares state of emergency

3/22/06 Al Jazeera, Ecuador declares state of emergency

March 23, 2006

Argentina to open secret archives

3/23/06 BBC, Argentina to open secret archives

U.S. Indicts 50 Leaders of Colombian Rebels in Cocaine Trafficking

3/23/0 Forero, NYT, U.S. Indicts 50 Leaders of Colombian Rebels in Cocaine Trafficking

March 26, 2006

Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

3/26/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela boosts petrochemical output

March 27, 2006

Turning the Taps Back to the States

3/27/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Turning the Taps Back to the States

March 28, 2006

Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

3/27/06 Rizvi, IPS, Brazil's Lula Lashes Out At Rich Nations

March 31, 2006

No Mas! No More!

3/31/06 Mulvaney, Nation, No Mas! No More!

April 1, 2006

A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

4/01/06 Romero, NYT, A Tangle in Caracas for Exxon

April 2, 2006

A Tough Talker Woos Peru's Poor

4/02/06 Reel, Wa. Post, A Tough Talker Woos Peru's Poor

April 4, 2006

Venezuela takes over two oil fields

4/04/06 Al Jazeera, Venezuela takes over two oil fields

Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

4/04/06 Forero, NYT, Chavez, Seeking Foreign Allies, Spends Billsions

April 6, 2006

Argentina and Uruguay Shun US Military Academy

4/06/06 Campbell, Guardian, Argentina and Uruguay Shun US Military Academy

April 9, 2006

Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

4/09/06 Buncombe, Independent, Women and jobless armed by Chavez to resist 'US invasion'

April 10, 2006

Venezuelan Leader Threatens To Banish U.S. Ambassador

4/10/06 Pearson, AP, Venezuelan Leader Threatens To Banish U.S. Ambassador

April 13, 2006

Colombia: The Real Victim in Failed War on Drugs

4/13/06 Howden, Independent, Colombia: The Real Victim in Failed War on Drugs

April 14, 2006

Venezuela tightens oil grip

4/14/06 Gould, CSM, Venezuela tightens oil grip

April 15, 2006

US: Colombia coca cultivation grows

4/15/06 Al Jazeera, US: Colombia coca cultivation grows

April 18, 2006

Death squad allegations threaten to derail Bush's last Latin ally

4/18/06 Howden, Independent, Death squad allegations threaten to derail Bush's last Latin ally

April 19, 2006

Chavez: Oil Will Be Destroyed if Attacked

4/19/06 Rey, AP, Chavez: Oil Will Be Destroyed if Attacked

April 20, 2006

Latin America's Populist Shift

4/20/06 Forero, NYT, Latin America's Populist Shift

April 29, 2006

Mexico Passes Law Making Possession of Some Drugs Legal

4/29/06 McKinley, NYT, Mexico Passes Law Making Possession of Some Drugs Legal

May 2, 2006

Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

5/02/06 Prada, NYT, Bolivian Nationalizes the Oil and Gas Sector

May 3, 2006

Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

5/03/06 Romero & Forero, NYT, Bolivia's Energy Takeover: Populism Rules in the Andes

Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

5/03/06 BBC, Crisis talks on Bolivia gas move

Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

5/03/06 Webber, Independent, Bolivian President sends in army to seize control of energy industry

May 4, 2006

Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

5/04/06 Valente, IPS, Neighbours Recognise Bolivia's ‘Sovereign' Right to Nationalise Gas

Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

5/04/06 BBC, Petrobras scraps Bolivia project

Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

5/04/06 Forero, NYT, Step 1 in Bolivian Takeover: Audit of Foreign Companies

May 5, 2006

Bolivia strikes gas deal

5/05/06 AL Jazeera, Bolivia strikes gas deal

Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

5/05/06 Rogers, CSM, Chavez plays oil card in Nicaragua

South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

5/05/06 Weber, Independent, South American leaders seek to avoid crisis over oil

May 6, 2006

How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

5/06/06 Glaister, Guardian, How Morales took on the oil giants - and won his people back

Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

5/06/06 Cevallos, IPS, Wave of Opposition Hits Hydroelectric Dams

Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

5/06/06 Al Jazeera, Lula criticised over Bolivia gas deal

Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

5/06/06 Howden, Independent, Bolivia wins first round of gas battle after Brazil backs down

May 7, 2006

Brazil joins world's nuclear club

5/07/06 Kingstone, BBC, Brazil joins world's nuclear club

Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

5/07/06 Mueller, Independent, Evo Morales: The cuddly crusader

The new kid in the barrio

5/07/06 Guardian, The new kid in the barrio

May 8, 2006

The Wide War: How Donald Rumsfeld Discovered the Wild West in Latin America

5/08/06 Grandin, TomDispatch, The Wide War: How Donald Rumsfeld Discovered the Wild West in Latin America

Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

5/08/06 Al Jazeera, Chavez declares new tax on oil firms

Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

5/08/06 Downie, CSM, Bolivia's populism steps on Brazil

Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

5/08/06 Azienman, Wa. Post, Vibrant Village Quieted As Salvadorans Go North

May 9, 2006

Brazil Officially Starts First Uranium Enrichment Facility

5/09/06 OneWorld, Brazil Officially Starts First Uranium Enrichment Facility

May 10, 2006

Crime Brings Venezuelans Into Streets

5/10/06 Reel, Wa. Post, Crime Brings Venezuelans Into Streets

May 11, 2006

Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

5/11/06 BBC, Bolivia 'won't pay compensation'

Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

5/11/06 Godoy, IPS, Fair Trade Fills Supermarket Shelves

May 12, 2006

Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

5/12/06 Godoy, IPS, Transnational Corporations Stand Condemned

Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

5/12/06 Castle, Independent, Morales attacks 'Western pillagers' at EU summit

May 13, 2006

Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

5/13/06 Campbell, Guardian, Latin America's oil rebels rebuff EU

Bolivia to push own energy policy

5/13/06 Al Jazeera, Bolivia to push own energy policy

Chavez preaches socialism to European summit

5/13/06 Castle, Independent, Chavez preaches socialism to European summit

Hugo Chavez: Venezualean leader divides world opinion. But who is he, and what is he up to in Britain?

5/13/06 Howden, Independent, Hugo Chavez: Venezualean leader divides world opinion. But who is he, and what is he up to in Britain?

Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

5/13/06 Pilger, Guardian, Chavez is a Threat Because He Offers the Alternative of a Decent Society

The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

5/13/06 Chavez, IPS, The Story Behind Gas Nationalisation

May 14, 2006

U.S. Aid Can't Win Bolivia's Love as New Suitors Emerge

5/14/06 Forero, NYT, U.S. Aid Can't Win Bolivia's Love as New Suitors Emerge

US Military Bases in Brazil

5/14/06 Fisk, Independent, US Military Bases in Brazil

Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

5/14/06 Observer, Chavez offers oil to Europe's poor

May 15, 2006

Chavez warns US over Iran policy

5/15/06 BBC, Chavez warns US over Iran policy

May 16, 2006

Chavez Ridicules Washington's Weapons Ban

5/16/06 Reuters, Chavez Ridicules Washington's Weapons Ban

U.S. Ends Arms Sales to Venezuela, Citing Terrorism Fight

5/16/06 Ricks, Wa. Post, U.S. Ends Arms Sales to Venezuela, Citing Terrorism Fight

May 19, 2006

Chavez and al-Qadhafi in oil talks

5/19/06 AL Jazeera, Chavez and al-Qadhafi in oil talks

May 20, 2006

Colombia city power grid attacked

5/20/06 BBC, Colombia city power grid attacked

Seeking United Latin America, Venezuela's Chavez Is a Divider

5/20/06 Forero, NYT, Seeking United Latin America, Venezuela's Chavez Is a Divider

Colombia's 'lost war' against cocaine

5/20/06 Frei, BBC, Colombia's 'lost war' against cocaine

May 26, 2006

Colombia's paramilitaries

5/26/06 NYT, Colombia's paramilitaries

May 27, 2006

Chavez Spreads His Oil Wealth in Bolivia

5/27/06 Popper, Reuters, Chavez Spreads His Oil Wealth in Bolivia

Uribe set to hold on against Latin America's 'pink tide'

5/27/06 Moloney & Howden, Independnent, Uribe set to hold on against Latin America's 'pink tide'

May 29, 2006

U.S. Ally Uribe Re-Elected in Colombia

5/29/06 Goodman, Wa. Post, U.S. Ally Uribe Re-Elected in Colombia

May 30, 2006

Fuel Alcohol Diplomacy

5/30/06 Osava, IPS, Fuel Alcohol Diplomacy

May 31, 2006

Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

5/31/06 BBC, Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

300,000 Chilean students demonstrate

5/31/06 Al Jazeera, 300,000 Chilean students demonstrate

June 1, 2006

For Venezuela, a Treasure in Oil Sludge

6/01/06 Forero, NYT, For Venezuela, a Treasure in Oil Sludge

June 4, 2006

Bolivia head starts land handout

6/04/06 BBC, Bolivia head starts land handout

June 7, 2006

Colombia 'Most Dangerous' Place for Trade Unionists

6/07/06 Williams, Financial Times, Colombia 'Most Dangerous' Place for Trade Unionists

June 14, 2006

Andean bloc seeks US trade extension

6/14/06 Al Jazeera, Andean bloc seeks US trade extension

How Chile's growth skipped its schools

6/14/06 Ross, CSM, How Chile's growth skipped its schools

Panamanians to weigh in on a bigger canal

6/14/06 Harman, CSM, Panamanians to weigh in on a bigger canal

June 17, 2006

Mexico's Populist Tilts at a Privileged Elite

6/17/06 McKinley, NYT, Mexico's Populist Tilts at a Privileged Elite

June 18, 2006

Mexico Hopeful Takes Hard Line vs. NAFTA

6/18/06 Stevenson, AP, Mexico Hopeful Takes Hard Line vs. NAFTA

Chileans rail against US 'eco-millionaires'

6/18/06 Webber, Independent, Chileans rail against US 'eco-millionaires'

June 20, 2006

Two Views of Justice Fuel Bolivian Land Battle

6/20/06 Reel, WP, Two Views of Justice Fuel Bolivian Land Battle

US working to block Venezuela's Security Council bid

6/20/06 Regan, CSM, US working to block Venezuela's Security Council bid

Poverty - Not a Pressing Issue for the Press

6/20/06 Paez, IPS, MEDIA-LATIN AMERICA: Poverty - Not a Pressing Issue for the Press

June 23, 2006

Iran seeks links with Venezuela

6/23/06 MacAskill, & Tisdall, Guardian, Iran seeks links with Venezuela

June 26, 2006

Peru's leader is a lap dog of the US, claims Chavez

6/26/06 Vecchio, Independent, Peru's leader is a lap dog of the US, claims Chavez

New Breed of Paramilitaries Infiltrate Urban 'Refuges'

6/26/06 Cariboni, IPS, New Breed of Paramilitaries Infiltrate Urban 'Refuges'

June 28, 2006

Out of Left Field - and into the Bush Backyard

6/28/06 Tuckman, Guardian, Out of Left Field - and into the Bush Backyard

Colombia's FARC willing to release hostages

6/28/06 Bright, Colombia's FARC willing to release hostages

July 3, 2006

Bolivia 'backs Morales reforms'

7/03/06 BBC, Bolivia 'backs Morales reforms'

July 5, 2006

Chavez calls for joint Mercosur stand

7/05/06 AL Jazeera, Chavez calls for joint Mercosur stand

July 7, 2006

In Nicaragua, old US foe rises again

7/07/06 Rogers, CSM, In Nicaragua, old US foe rises again

July 9, 2006

Contender Alleges Mexico Vote Was Rigged

7/09/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Contender Alleges Mexico Vote Was Rigged

July 10, 2006

Mexico's Fractured Electoral Landscape

7/10/06 Ross, Nation, Mexico's Fractured Electoral Landscape

Mexico's leftist candidate presents evidence of fraud

7/10/06 Pacheco, AP, Mexico's leftist candidate presents evidence of fraud

July 11, 2006

US in $80m 'Cuba democracy' plan

7/11/06 BBC, US in $80m 'Cuba democracy' plan

July 12, 2006

Pinochet and son deny selling cocaine to Europe and US

7/12/06 Franklin, Guardian, Pinochet and son deny selling cocaine to Europe and US

July 15, 2006

Panama approves canal expansion

7/15/06 BBC, Panama approves canal expansion

Chile head appoints new ministers

7/15/06 BBC, Chile head appoints new ministers

July 16, 2006

Thousands demand Aristide return

7/16/06 BBC, Thousands demand Aristide return

Thousands flee in volcano alerts

7/16/06 Al Jazeera, Thousands flee in volcano alerts

Massacre of Haiti innocents

7/16/06 Lindsay, Observer, Massacre of Haiti innocents

July 17, 2006

Crowds Rally Again to Demand Recount in Mexico

7/17/06 Thompson, NYT, Crowds Rally Again to Demand Recount in Mexico

July 19, 2006

COLOMBIA: More Taxes On The Poorest

7/19/06 Martinez, IPS, COLOMBIA: More Taxes On The Poorest

July 20, 2006

Venezuela set for Mercosur debut

7/20/06 BBC, Venezuela set for Mercosur debut

Brazilians caught in the chaos

7/20/06 Zobel, AL Jazeera, Brazilians caught in the chaos

July 21, 2006

Brazil and Venezuela agree on joint oil venture

7/21/06 M&C News, Brazil and Venezuela agree on joint oil venture

July 22, 2006

Poverty pledge ends Mercosur meet

7/22/06 BBC, Poverty pledge ends Mercosur meet

HSBC buys Panama bank for 954m

7/22/06 Daley, Independent, HSBC buys Panama bank for 954m

July 23, 2006

Bush told to plan for Chavez oil shock

7/23/06 Webb-Vidal, FT.com, Bush told to plan for Chavez oil shock

July 25, 2006

Chavez in Russia for arms deals

7/25/06 BBC, Chavez in Russia for arms deals

Colombia's FARC rebels still undermine peace effort

7/25/06 Regan, CSM, Colombia's FARC rebels still undermine peace effort

July 26, 2006

Chavez hails Russia for defying US with arms sale

7/26/06 Faulconbridge, WP, Chavez hails Russia for defying US with arms sale

Russia sells 24 Sukhoi fighter jets to Venezuela

7/28/06 People's Daily, Russia sells 24 Sukhoi fighter jets to Venezuela

July 27, 2006

Gov't Distributes Petrodollars through Booming Cooperative Movement

7/27/06 Marquez, IPS, Gov't Distributes Petrodollars through Booming Cooperative Movement

Russia signs arms deal with Venezuela

7/27/06 AP, Russia signs arms deal with Venezuela

July 28, 2006

CHILE: Betting On Biofuels

7/28/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: Betting On Biofuels

July 30, 2006

Venezuela threatens to cut oil exports to US

7/30/06 DNA World, Venezuela threatens to cut oil exports to US

July 31, 2006

Poll protesters block Mexico City

7/31/06 Al Jazeera, Poll protesters block Mexico City

August 1, 2006

Illness forces Castro to bow out. For how long, no one can be sure

8/01/06 Campbell, Guardian, Illness forces Castro to bow out. For how long, no one can be sure

Castro steps aside temporarily

8/01/06 AP, Castro steps aside temporarily

Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

8/01/06 BBC, Photojournal: El Gusano, a living ghost town

Sixteen die in Colombia attacks

8/01/06 BBC, Sixteen die in Colombia attacks

August 3, 2006

The Big Question: Has Cuba benefited or suffered under Fidel Castro's 47-year rule?

8/03/06 Cornwell, Independent, The Big Question: Has Cuba benefited or suffered under Fidel Castro's 47-year rule?

Part 1: Hezbollah south of the border

8/03/06 Escobar, Asia Times, Part 1: Hezbollah south of the border

August 4, 2006

Cuba Perks Up as Venezuelan Foils Embargo

8/04/06 Forero, NYT, Cuba Perks Up as Venezuelan Foils Embargo

August 6, 2006

A Road Paved With Hope: Bolivia

8/06/06 Reel. WP, A Road Paved With Hope: Bolivia

Partial Vote Recount Ordered In Mexico

8/06/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Partial Vote Recount Ordered In Mexico

Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

8/06/06 Rohter, NYT, Debating the Course of Chile's Rivers

August 8, 2006

The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

8/08/06 Buncombe, Independent, The good life in Havana: Cuba's green revolution

August 9, 2006

Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

8/09/06 Llana, CSM, Politics of corn loom for divided Mexico

August 10, 2006

Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

8/10/06 Orlandi, WP, Protesters Barricade Banks in Mexico

August 11, 2006

How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

8/11/06 Howden, Independent, How the Amazon's indigenous people are holding back the 'arc of destruction'

August 19, 2006

Colombia's Coca Survives U.S. Plan to Uproot It

8/19/06 Forero, NYT, Colombia's Coca Survives U.S. Plan to Uproot It

August 23, 2006

ARGENTINA: Activists Up in Arms Over Controversial Nuclear Energy Plan

8/23/06 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: Activists Up in Arms Over Controversial Nuclear Energy Plan

CHILE: No Light at End of Tunnel in Miners' Strike

8/23/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: No Light at End of Tunnel in Miners' Strike

August 24, 2006

Venezuela, China Sign $11 Billion Oil, Transport Agreements

8/24/06 Wilson & Cheng, Bloomberg, Venezuela, China Sign $11 Billion Oil, Transport Agreements

August 25, 2006

PERU: 'Voluntary Payment' Instead of Taxes for Mining Firms

8/25/06 Salazar, IPS, PERU: 'Voluntary Payment' Instead of Taxes for Mining Firms

Venezuela in diplomatic bag row

8/25/06 Morsbach, BBC, Venezuela in diplomatic bag row

PERU: Fresh Evidence of Construction Problems in Camisea Pipeline

8/25/06 Paez, IPS, PERU: Fresh Evidence of Construction Problems in Camisea Pipeline

ECUADOR: The Manta Base - A Key Component of Plan Colombia?

8/25/06 Lucas, IPS, ECUADOR: The Manta Base - A Key Component of Plan Colombia?

August 26, 2006

COLOMBIA: Massive Coca Spraying Mostly Hurts Legal Farmers

8/25/06 Rizvi, IPS, COLOMBIA: Massive Coca Spraying Mostly Hurts Legal Farmers

Venezuela to export half a million barrels of oil to China per day by 2009

8/26/06 People's Daily, Venezuela to export half a million barrels of oil to China per day by 2009

August 27, 2006

U.S. and Venezuela at Odds, and Seized Cargo Is Just the Half of It

8/27/06 Romero, NYT, U.S. and Venezuela at Odds, and Seized Cargo Is Just the Half of It

Lula's Silence Only Makes Brazilian Public Grow Fonder

8/27/06 Reel, WP, Lula's Silence Only Makes Brazilian Public Grow Fonder

August 30, 2006

Mexico recount takes Calderon closer to victory

8/30/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mexico recount takes Calderon closer to victory

August 31, 2006

In Bolivia, New Setbacks To a Leader's Lofty Vision

8/31/06 Reel, WP, In Bolivia, New Setbacks To a Leader's Lofty Vision

The fight for democracy: The return of the Sandinista

8/31/06 Buncombe, Independent, The fight for democracy: The return of the Sandinista

September 5, 2006

Mexican court rules on election

9/05/06 BBC, Mexican court rules on election

September 6, 2006

Mexican Court Declares Calderon President-Elect

9/06/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Mexican Court Declares Calderon President-Elect

September 8, 2006

Mexican President-Elect To Press U.S. Reforms

9/08/06 Weissert, AP, Mexican President-Elect To Press U.S. Reforms

September 9, 2006

Head of Colombian army accuses own troops of Bogota bombing

9/09/06 Goodman, Independent, Head of Colombian army accuses own troops of Bogota bombing

September 11, 2006

Brazil makes headway in bid for 'Zero Hunger'

9/11/06 Ross, CSM, Brazil makes headway in bid for 'Zero Hunger'

September 12, 2006

The other September 11

9/12/06 Escobar, Asia Times, The other September 11

September 13, 2006

Brazil and India strengthen ties

9/13/06 San Pedro, BBC, Brazil and India strengthen ties

September 17, 2006

Mexican political crisis deepens

9/17/06 BBC, Mexican political crisis deepens

September 18, 2006

Chavez Seeks Lofty Platform

9/18/06 Glover & Shaguan, Toronto Star, Chavez Seeks Lofty Platform

September 22, 2006

Chavez to Double Energy Subsidies to Needy in U.S.

9/22/06 Farley, LA Times, Chavez to Double Energy Subsidies to Needy in U.S.

Plan Colombia, Manta Base at Centre of Campaign

9/22/06 Lucas, IPS, Plan Colombia, Manta Base at Centre of Campaign

Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

9/22/06 Buncombe, Independent, Mayans occupy Canadian-owned mine in campaign for farming land

September 24, 2006

Venezuelan Official Detained at JFK

9/24/06 AP, Venezuelan Official Detained at JFK

Bolivia Reaches for a Slice of the Coast That Got Away

9/24/06 Romero, NYT, Bolivia Reaches for a Slice of the Coast That Got Away

Venezuela rejects US apologies

9/24/06 BBC, Venezuela rejects US apologies

September 27, 2006

The war on drugs: Ambushed in Jamundí

9/27/06 Harman, CSM, The war on drugs: Ambushed in Jamundí

September 29, 2006

Rethinking Plan Colombia: some ways to fix it

9/29/06 Harman, CSM, Rethinking Plan Colombia: some ways to fix it

October 1, 2006

Support From Brazil's Poor Gives Lula Edge in Election

10/01/06 Reel, WP, Support From Brazil's Poor Gives Lula Edge in Election

October 2, 2006

Venezuela's Oil Wealth Funds Gusher of Anti-Poverty Projects

10/02/06 Collier, SF Chron, Venezuela's Oil Wealth Funds Gusher of Anti-Poverty Projects

October 5, 2006

Oaxaca Protesters on Red Alert

10/05/06 Cevallos, IPS, Oaxaca Protesters on Red Alert

October 6, 2006

Miners killed in Bolivia dispute

10/06/06 BBC, Miners killed in Bolivia dispute

October 16, 2006

Watch Out Wal-Mart!

10/16/06 Buffa & Garcia, CommonDreams, Watch Out Wal-Mart!

October 17, 2006

Chavez suffers setback in bid for Security Council seat

10/17/06 Usborne, Independent, Chavez suffers setback in bid for Security Council seat

In Colombia, a Dubious Disarmament

10/17/06 Forero, WP, In Colombia, a Dubious Disarmament

October 19, 2006

Chilean police and students clash

10/19/06 BBC, Chilean police and students clash

Flow of Immigrants' Money to Latin America Surges

10/19/06 Porter, NYT, Flow of Immigrants' Money to Latin America Surges

October 20, 2006

Politics Stand in the Way of Solution to Oaxaca Crisis

10/20/06 Cevallos, IPS, Politics Stand in the Way of Solution to Oaxaca Crisis

Brazilian Indians leave iron mine

10/20/06 BBC, Brazilian Indians leave iron mine

October 21, 2006

Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

10/21/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Voters in Panama Hold Key To Future of Canal's Locks

October 23, 2006

Hunting Hugo

10/23/06 Greco, FPIF, Hunting Hugo

October 24, 2006

CUBA: Faith, Farming and the Environment

10/24/06 Acosta, IPS, CUBA: Faith, Farming and the Environment

ARGENTINA: Nuclear Power Loaded with Question Marks

10/24/06 Valente, IPS, ARGENTINA: Nuclear Power Loaded with Question Marks

October 27, 2006

Fear of Privatization Gives Brazilian President a Lead in Runoff

10/27/06 Chang, McClatchey, Fear of Privatization Gives Brazilian President a Lead in Runoff

LATIN AMERICA: Leading the Developing World in Preschool Education

10/27/06 Estrada, IPS, LATIN AMERICA: Leading the Developing World in Preschool Education

Nicaragua Passes Total Ban on Abortion

10/27/06 Lacey, AP, Nicaragua Passes Total Ban on Abortion

October 29, 2006

Police Ordered to Oaxaca After 3 Killings in Strike

10/29/06 Roig-Franzia, WP, Police Ordered to Oaxaca After 3 Killings in Strike

Bolivia agrees new energy deals

10/29/06 BBC, Bolivia agrees new energy deals

October 30, 2006

Showdown looms as Mexican riot police move in on city occupied by protesters

10/30/06 Tuckman, Guardian, Showdown looms as Mexican riot police move in on city occupied by protesters

October 31, 2006

The road to rebellion: What went wrong in Oaxaca?

10/31/06, Usborne, Independent, The road to rebellion: What went wrong in Oaxaca?

November 2, 2006

Panama agreement ends UN seat row

11/02/06 BBC, Panama agreement ends UN seat row

For Colombians, A Growing Peril From Land Mines

11/02/06 Forero, WP, For Colombians, A Growing Peril From Land Mines

November 4, 2006

Storm over Venezuela oil speech

11/04/06 BBC, Storm over Venezuela oil speech

NICARAGUA: Cold War Spooks and Chills

11/04/06 Silva, IPS, NICARAGUA: Cold War Spooks and Chills

November 5, 2006

Guatemalan Adoption System Under Scrutiny

11/05/06 Lacey, NYT, Guatemalan Adoption System Under Scrutiny

November 6, 2006

Ortega Dominates Nicaragua Campaign

11/06/06 Lacey, NYT, Ortega Dominates Nicaragua Campaign

November 7, 2006

US fails in effort to derail Ortega presidential bid

11/07/06 Regan, CSM, US fails in effort to derail Ortega presidential bid

November 8, 2006

Ortega wins Nicaraguan election

11/08/06 BBC, Ortega wins Nicaraguan election

November 12, 2006

Former Contras Bemoan Ortega's Return to Power In Nicaragua

11/12/06 Aizenman, WP, Former Contras Bemoan Ortega's Return to Power In Nicaragua

Former Contras Bemoan Ortega's Return to Power In Nicaragua

11/12/06 Aizenman, WP, Former Contras Bemoan Ortega's Return to Power In Nicaragua

November 14, 2006

Losing Its Young to an American Dream

11/14/06 Reel, WP, Losing Its Young to an American Dream

November 16, 2006

Cuba aid money 'wasted' by exiles

11/16/06 BBC, Cuba aid money 'wasted' by exiles

November 17, 2006

Bolivia 'risks revolt over land'

11/17/06 BBC, Bolivia 'risks revolt over land'

November 18, 2006

Colombian Government Shaken By Lawmakers' Paramilitary Ties

11/18/06 Forero, WP, Colombian Government Shaken By Lawmakers' Paramilitary Ties

November 19, 2006

Small change crisis for Argentina

11/19/06 Schweimler, BBC, Small change crisis for Argentina

November 21, 2006

Citgo Brings Discounted Heating Oil to Region

11/21/06 Mufson, WP, Citgo Brings Discounted Heating Oil to Region

6 Bolivian Leaders Cut Ties With Morales

11/21/06 Reel, WP, 6 Bolivian Leaders Cut Ties With Morales

Mexico gets 'parallel' president

11/21/06 Al Jazeera, Mexico gets 'parallel' president

November 22, 2006

Creativity Has (Cash) Value

11/22/06 Osava, IPS, Creativity Has (Cash) Value

Creativity Has (Cash) Value

11/22/06 Osava, IPS, Creativity Has (Cash) Value

November 23, 2006

Of Rubber and Blood in Brazilian Amazon

11/23/06 Rohter, NYT, Of Rubber and Blood in Brazilian Amazon

US and Colombia sign trade deal

11/23/06 BBC, US and Colombia sign trade deal

November 24, 2006

Ecuador latest test for Latin leftists

11/24/06 Llana, CSM, Ecuador latest test for Latin leftists

November 25, 2006

BOLIVIA: Gas Could Be Next Target of Opposition Boycott

11/25/06 Cariboni, IPS, BOLIVIA: Gas Could Be Next Target of Opposition Boycott

November 26, 2006

In Ecuadoran Vote, Rhetoric Gives Way To Popular Pledges

11/26/06 Reel, WP, In Ecuadoran Vote, Rhetoric Gives Way To Popular Pledges

Pinochet 'takes responsibility'

11/25/06 BBC, Pinochet 'takes responsibility'

Opposition rallies in Venezuela

11/26/06 BBC, Opposition rallies in Venezuela

Ecuador Exit Polls Show Correa Wins Presidential Vote

11/26/06 Murphy, Bloomberg, Ecuador Exit Polls Show Correa Wins Presidential Vote

November 29, 2006

Suspension of Brazil's oil and gas block auction upheld

11/29/06 Market Watch, Suspension of Brazil's oil and gas block auction upheld

Bolivian Senate OKs Sweeping Land Reform

11/29/06 Keane, AP, Bolivian Senate OKs Sweeping Land Reform

December 2, 2006

CHILE: Airport Divides Government and Mapuches

12/02/06 Estrada, IPS, CHILE: Airport Divides Government and Mapuches

December 3, 2006

Venezuela's Economic Boom Buoys Chavez

12/03/06 Romero, NYT, Venezuela's Economic Boom Buoys Chavez

Venezuela: A nation divided

12/03/06 Malinarich, BBC, Venezuela: A nation divided

December 4, 2006

Chavez wins Venezuela re-election

12/04/06 BBC, Chavez wins Venezuela re-election

December 8, 2006

'Dirty War' extradition approved

12/08/06 BBC, 'Dirty War' extradition approved

December 14, 2006

Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

12/14/06 BBC, Gunmen seize Haiti schoolchildren

December 18, 2006

Seven die in coca ambush in Peru

12/18/06 Collyns, BBC, Seven die in coca ambush in Peru

December 20, 2006

US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

12/20/06 BBC, US seeks 'better Venezuela ties'

December 25, 2006

In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

12/25/06 Gallardo, WP, In Letter, Pinochet Called Abuses in Chile 'Necessary'

A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

12/26/06 Rohter, NYT, A Widening Gap Erodes Argentina's Egalitarian Image

December 26, 2006

In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

12/26/06 Reel, WP, In Chile, Precious Lands Often Go for a Pittance

In Bolivia's Affluent East, Anger at Morales Is Growing

12/26/06 Romero, NYT, In Bolivia's Affluent East, Anger at Morales Is Growing

December 27, 2006

Street Battles in Oaxaca

12/28/06 Gibler, ITT, Street Battles in Oaxaca

December 28, 2006

Chavez Consolidates Power

12/28/06 Ellner, ITT, Chavez Consolidates Power

December 30, 2006

MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

12/30/06 Cevallos, IPS, MEXICO: Mazahuas Choose Jail over Going Without Water

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