Cuba police arrested Sunday at fifty activists of the opposition group Ladies in White, in two separate operations, eight days before the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to the island, while dissent is increasing its protests. Twenty Ladies in White were arrested as they marched after noon after attending Mass in the parish of Santa […]
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President Evo Morales warned to “close” the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, if “still bothering” their government, following a wave of social protests in Bolivia and regional of various kinds, as the government reported Sunday. “I want to warn publicly, I have no fear. If again the U.S. Embassy in Bolivia continues to trouble, as […]
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Five thousand young people, called by the Assembly coordinator of high school students (Aces), star in the first year student protest. Chilean students clashed again Thursday with police in Santiago, to resume the demonstrations by a public education quality, which last year spread over seven months in a constant headache for the government. Some 5,000 […]
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The leader of the protests mining in the Peruvian region of Madre de Dios, Luis Otzuka yesterday announced a truce to bury the three dead in clashes on Wednesday and on Monday to negotiate with the government. Otzuka told the TV channel that will keep America “calm to find a viable solution in Lima”, which […]
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The City Treasurer Apazco Magdalena, Joe Roque Jimenez was killed, apparently by 2 shots from a firearm in this municipality. The victim was part of the City Council president, Enrique Martinez Chavez, who disputes the Municipal Presidency Antonio Perez Montes. Roque Jimenez, after being attacked, was rushed to Civil Hospital, but on reaching the hospital, […]
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A. – The Government of Peru rejects acts of violence carried by illegal miners in the Mother of God and calls upon the authorities of the region and the population at large to support the work of the police force to restore order and tranquility in that jurisdiction. 2. – At the same time, calls […]
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Hundreds of farmers gathered in the streets in cities across the country on Monday and proceeded to chew coca in coincidence with the intervention of President Evo Morales early in Vienna before the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, United Nations. defended the traditional uses of this plant. Farmers camped in squares of La Paz, Cochabamba, Sucre […]
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Thousands of people gathered at an event organized by the Prefecture of Azuay Citizen and Government Fair Basin, called bastion of citizen revolution, was the scene where the opposition yesterday brought thousands to the streets to support the motion that the CONAIE and other social organizations began in Zamora Chinchipe March 8 to protest against […]
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President Cristina Fernandez said today that Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands is a “global and regional cause” and ratified the decision to send three weekly flights to the archipelago despite British opposition. “We’ve come a long way because it seemed a cause circumscribed to jingoistic claims and had to defend a cause that […]
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The arrival of a British merchant ship caused a stir in the local port and even a group of demonstrators clashed with truckers carrying cement to the ship. Prefecture had to intervene and place the fencing of the area. From the port authority was clarified that it is legal to remain the same therefore not […]
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The Indians tore his walk yesterday for Quito with transportation restrictions and fewer fans than expected. But confirmed that the next March 22 will be in the capital of the Republic to reject the government’s mining policy, the failure of important legislation for the sector, such as Water and Earth, among other claims. The movement […]
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The mayor charged that this move would represent a political party. Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro said that behind the blocks that were announced by tomorrow TransMilenio system would Colombian Student Organization (ECO) which has representation from a political party in the Congress. “That organization is calling on children from schools in the city to block […]
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In a press conference held on Thursday, the Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin, said the incident was reported on the border with Venezuela there were no deaths or injuries or. The operation, said was related to the pursuit of oil dealers who take advantage of low gas prices in the neighboring country to sell […]
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From this point of view, this purpose promoters claim that sexual violence has been used by all armed groups in the country as an instrument of war, in order to intimidate, silence, expropriate, moving and dominate, which makes rape in a widespread throughout the country. Therefore, according to Ivan Cepeda, this transformation in the offense […]
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Hours after the government and the residents of El Alto agreed to the creation of neighborhood brigades, a mob burned the vehicle and the house suspected of murdering two brothers journalists. It was not coincidental but a major mistake. First was the announcement by neighborhood leaders of El Alto (Bolivia) the creation of brigades surveillance […]
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The spokesman of the National Coordinator of Secondary Students, Rodrigo Rivera, reported today that at least five thousand young Chileans were expelled for taking part in protests last year. Rivera, who announced a demonstration on March 15 and pulled the student movement in 2012, urged the government to ensure enrollment of all students from the […]
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The Chinese government said today that China is cooperating with Ecuador on the basis of mutual benefit and respect its laws, including environmental, in response to the protest that took place this week in Quito against the start of a major mining project in the Andean country with investment china. Read Article
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Teachers Trade Union Front ratified this afternoon passed the strike for 48 hours. It is the failure of negotiations with the administration of Daniel Scioli. The meeting of the Technical Commission Salary not possible to reach agreement. Teachers Trade Union Front this afternoon confirmed the strike last announced late last week before a new failure […]
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Gearing up for the 2016 Olympic Games to be held here, officials celebrated plans for a futuristic “Olympic Park,” replete with a waterside park and athlete villages, promoting it as “a new piece of the city.” There was just one problem: the 4,000 people who already live in that part of Rio de Janeiro, in […]
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On Sunday, hundreds of political and social movements gathered in the vicinity of the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Caracas to express solidarity with imperial aggression to destabilize that country. With so many expressions of support and affection, the Syrian ambassador brother Ghassan Abbas thanked the Venezuelan people and nations that today the […]
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Britain urgently convened yesterday at the British Foreign Argentine charge d’affaires to demand an explanation on the decision to discourage the purchase of British goods and said that these anti-commercial behavior “also of concern to the European Union.”A very diplomatic veiled threat that it could only have mutual concerns but reprisals and sanctions for the […]
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In search of the ‘Islamic menace’ in Bolivia One US congresswoman is convinced that the Iranian government is a danger to Latin American countries such as Bolivia. he possibility of a bomb in La Paz was raised in December 2011 by Ros-Lehtinen, co-star of a non-factual documentary entitled “La amenaza iraní” (“The Iranian Threat”), in […]
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The National Court of Justice accepted the apology of President Rafael Correa to the three directors of the newspaper El Universo ordered to pay millions in compensation.The National Court of Justice (CNJ) accepted the apology from the president of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, the three directors of the newspaper El Universo and opinion former chief Emilio […]
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In an environment of rising tensions over a possible government intervention in the oil company YPF, the company president, Antonio Brufau, emergency traveled to Argentina and is now in Buenos Aires, predictably, meet with government officials. Brufau had already met with Hernan Lorenzino and Julio De Vido, minister of Economy and Planning, before the YPF […]
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Huichol Indians believe the sun was born in a spot high in the arid Sierra de Catorce mountain range of northern Mexico. For them, that spot — the Cerro del Quemado, or the Burned Mountain — is the center of the universe, a sacred ground. It’s also part of a mining concession Mexico’s government granted […]
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Protesting indigenous Ngabe-Bugle Indians have partially closed the Pan American highway at San Felix, according to several sources. Today negotiations on the controversial Article 5 of Bill 415 resumed in the National Assembly. Late this afternoon the Indians who have been camped in the 5th of May Plaza blocked both entrances to the National Assembly, […]
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Four soldiers were killed in a confrontation that would have occurred in an indigenous reservation in the rural area of Puerto Guzmán. The Army maintains operations in the area to provide guerrillas with the front 32 of the FARC who participated in the violent clashes, as reported by El Tiempo. The soldiers killed were identified […]
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The governor of Argentina’s Chubut province, Martin Buzzi, the largest oil producer in the country, said the “reality” of the oil company YPF, Repsol controlled by the Spanish, “is decadent” and warned it could take the granting of mining areas in the district. “YPF must show signs in a couple of weeks, because otherwise our […]
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The defense minister of Venezuela, General Henry Rangel and Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jaua, have led the first public event on Saturday after the arrival of President Hugo Chavez to Cuba to undergo a second surgery. Both have urged the army to defend the country from “foreign threats” looming over Venezuela in the absence of […]
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Stratfor e-mails reflect the political tug of war with Britain over the Falklands. Reports say that the subject is agitated only as a smokescreen and expressed surprise that “still” has in Argentina who believe that the islands are of this country. Beyond the processes of regional integration and strategic alliances, as the global intelligence agency […]
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Bolivia: release of eight involved in disturbances of handicapped Eight people involved in riots, including two handicapped, were released by court order on charges of serious and minor injuries to police suppressed a demonstration calling for a state subsidy, reported Sunday the defense. Disabled and “infiltrators”, according to the government, attacked with sticks and stones […]
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he Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced they will release 10 hostages, four more than they had promised to release in December, while said resignation to the kidnapping of civilians, according to a statement released on Sunday its website . “Much has been said about the retention of people, men or women in the […]
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One hundred disabled people remain in vigil, two blocks from the main square, where four others on Friday simulated a crucifixion at the door of a temple although lifted last night as the heavy rain. Read Article
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The clashes and police have not stopped in the Aysen region, leaving 63 people for various crimes formalized in Coyhaique and Puerto Aysen. The regional prosecutor, Pedro Salgado, said the looting, robbery and theft, are propitiated by the current scenario that exists in the region, however, the prosecution said it took into account because of […]
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A series of expression and religious activities will be coordinating the Movement for a Just Reconstruction in Talca, due next Monday met the second anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami of 27 February 2010. As expressed by the speakers to Radio Bio Bio to Monday morning will be a mass protest of the earthquake victims […]
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With the presence of all the unions, social, political and human rights who marched next to the CTA on 29 December last year to demand the annulment of the Act, on Monday 13 met again at the headquarters of the Central to convene to a new mobilization to take place on Wednesday 15 to 17 […]
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Peruvian Defense Minister Alberto Otárola, announced the capture of Jose E. Flores Hala, aka “Artemio”, the leader of the Maoist Sendero Luminoso. ‘Artemio’ would have been caught near the town of Tocache, San Martin (north) and had to receive medical care, as it is badly hurt. Otárola detailed in comments reported by the official news […]
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More than 30 workers of the Public Ministry (MP) and the Judiciary (OJ) Quiché held hostage by hundreds of supporters of the mayor-elect Pedro Raymundo Cobo, who took government facilities. Reportedly, the protest that made 200 people is a measure of pressure to the judges of the Constitutional Court (CC), as the elected mayor could […]
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Members of the Military Police on strike on Sunday came in a caravan in the coastal cities of southern Brazilian state of Bahia could see that his movement has no popular support and indignation not only by the chaos caused in a tourist area, on the eve of Carnival, local media reported. The wage floor […]
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The Central American countries that experienced civil wars in the last decades of last century now live in relative peace and democracy, but burdened by poverty and violence of organized crime and gangs. The next day 16 El Salvador commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Peace Accords that ended the civil war and Guatemala held […]
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The arrival in La Paz for a second indigenous march in just over three months on Monday revived a dispute over a road in the jungle of Bolivia, whose construction was halted after a similar protest from other indigenous groups, and revealed the division of the basis of government support. The new protest calls the […]
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During the past two days, the FARC has carried out two attacks on two separate towns in the departments of the Colombian Pacific. First, a bike loaded with 50 kilograms of explosives was detonated in front of the police station in the port of Tumaco (Nariño) which left 9 dead. A day later, a truck […]
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The incident occurred on the route of the Los Pozos leads to San Vicente. At 5:30 Tuesday morning, the trucks (which were headed with crude to Gigante, Huila) would have been thrilled with bursts of rifle and the caravan could not proceed because the road would be undermined. “This is a tatuco that terrorists hid […]
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At least 26 policemen injured, indigenous and journalists was the balance of the income of the marchers of the Indigenous Council of the South (CONISUR) to the Plaza Murillo. Sticks and stones, Indian police exceeded the barrier which failed to act, as in the past, using tear gas to prevent such excesses. The march of […]
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Justice Minister, Julio Alak, denied yesterday that the Justice of Catamarca has used the figure of “crimes terrorist purposes” against nine protesters arrested last week during a protest against the exploitation of the mine under la Alumbrera. However, the lawyer for the detainees, Nidia Gauthier, confirmed that last Friday, during the preliminary statement of the […]
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The Foreign Ministry said yesterday that “Argentina rejects the British attempt to militarize the conflict which the United Nations have already been issued on numerous occasions and have indicated that both nations should be resolved through bilateral negotiations.” Read Article
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The Ministry of Defense announced today that Britain sent to the Falkland Islands the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless n, one of the most powerful and modern Royal Navy. However, it was clarified that the arrival of the ship was already scheduled, and will replace another patrol boat. Read Article
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The number of Colombians entering Ecuador to escape violence in their country has risen steadily over the past two years to put in between 1,200 and 1,500 per month, the UN said today. Currently there are 55,000 recognized refugees in Ecuador, according to which the Government has provided the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the […]
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The integration of Alba is not how it looks from the governments, as in trade, which is the heart of all integration is emerging. The relationship of this block with Iran is not smooth, rather it is merely discursive and propaganda. Physical distances, economic and cultural rights are difficult to overcome with a country that […]
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This was stated by Terry Morell, UN representative for displaced people in Colombia. He did it during the hearing of accountability in this displaced displaced citing that he had convened the Constitutional Court. Morell said that while the UN recognizes advances in clarifying the prosecution of cases by forced displacement, there is still impunity for […]
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The border of Salvador Mazza in the Salta province has been blocked due to protests, resulting in around a thousand stranded tourists. Inhabitants of the cities Tarija and Chuquisaca in Bolivia are requesting royalties for the Margarita gas well in the region. Read Article
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Deputy Minister of Finance Why is there no control on the southern border? For December, operating as part of Nicholas, reinforce the Fiscal Police presence there. In the second half of last year, established a series of measures to improve the operation. He appointed a new manager of the customs for the contest. Fiscal Police […]
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Growing tension and conflict militarized gas in Bolivia Tarija airport Before the announcements of a possible takeover of Tarija International Airport, Oriel Lea Plaza, by those who support the indefinite strike in defense of the Margarita field, Armed Forces authorities decided to hide these facilities, resulting in the suspension of all flights air. Troops have […]
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The World Social Forum now returned to his home to Porto Alegre to speak out against capitalism, which blamed the financial crisis and environmental threat hanging over the planet in a march that ended in a flood. With a very Brazilian style, the rhythm of drums and in the midst of a real carnival, the […]
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During the Agreement for Prosperity is achieved in the city of Valledupar, and l Head of State revealed several emails from the FARC and the ELN to expose the land inventory of the two terrorist groups in various regions of the country and intends to legalize these properties. One of the mails of the FARC […]
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New student protests in Chile hilean students call to radicalize their struggle with the Government More than a dozen prisoners left the past in Santiago de Chile a march organized by some college student organizations, the first of 2012, which did not have the backing of the major federations of students, they said their leaders. […]
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Workers who work in the project to expand the Panama Canal on Saturday called off the strike held for six days to get a wage increase, union sources said. “The strike ended on Monday,” he told AFP Genaro Lopez, leader of SUNTRACS, the powerful union Panamanian construction. “It has concluded an agreement with workers who […]
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In an article published today the Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out why the future of the territory can only be decided by its people themselves.Last Saturday, the writer Simon Winchester and the Argentine Foreign Minister made the case for a negotiated handover of the Falklands. Here the Foreign Secretary sets out why the future […]
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Mapuche community members complained that the Chilean police force acted with tear gas and used s during a raid in the south of the country in which the officers arrested a 18 year old accused of theft. Police said the device was deployed special police in the region of Araucania, Mapuche conflict zone called, and […]
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The guerrilla incursion occurred in the hills of Santa Ana in the municipality of El Tambo.About five o’clock on Friday afternoon about 100 FARC guerrillas attacked members of the National Police and attacked the aviation infrastructure in this area, since there is located a radar encentran Aerocivil and some communication towers .According to the police […]
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The UN special mission is investigating a possible coup organised by Ecuadorian opposition parties in the chaotic events that happened on the 30th of September 2010 in the capital city of Quito. During a protest, president Rafael Correa was hospitalised after being hit by tear gas, at least one person died and 250 were wounded. […]
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One policeman was killed during a FARC attack in Algeria (Cauca), where a phantom aircraft flying over the area to support the work of the authorities against the guerrillas of the FARC.The attack comes from the Wednesday morning in the village of El Mango. The police commander in Cauca, Col. Ricardo Alarcon, said the guerrilla […]
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The president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, denied that the Government has begun a dialogue with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) aimed at reaching a peace agreement, as noted by former President Andres Pastrana, while urged stop the speculation. Read Article
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The inhabitants of the area’s Spring Nelson Mandela, yesterday staged a protest against the company busy Electricaribe, which reported cost overruns on electricity bills, in addition to continuing power outages, ensuring they have led to major losses in their appliances.During the day, in which protesters burned tires and the energy meters detached from their homes, […]
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The Chamber of Commerce of Quito (CCQ) said on Tuesday, fearing a visit to Ecuador on Thursday, Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad threatening trade relations between his country and the United States or the European Union (EU). “Without a doubt, having a close, close ties with Iran, we could disrupt the main export market for Ecuador,” […]
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Santa Catarina, NL • The holder of the Private Secretary of the municipality of Santa Catarina, Raul War denied this afternoon that municipal police officers have been arrested Monday morning for alleged links with Baltazar Saucedo, alias “El Mataperros”, arrested the week last.In an interview, War Novelo said the arrival of military and ministerial to […]
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The National Guard and the Army took control of New Bulla mine, located in the town of Paragua in southern Bolivar state, after the death of 6 miners in a clash between gangs “24” and “Marcopolo “for control of the place. This was announced by Secretary of Public Safety of the region, Julio Cesar Fuentes […]
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Argentina to the United Nations reiterated its willingness to resume negotiations with Britain to resolve the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, according to a letter distributed today the UN headquarters. The letter was sent to the organization’s secretary general Ban Ki-moon, upon completion of the Jan. 3 179 years of occupation of the southern […]
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The Challenge of Iran: Ahmadinejad Latin American tour The (dangerous) Latin connection Chavez Ahmadinejad manages raw materials for its nuclear race while confirming that it is closer to getting the atomic bomb. First they move the money. Iran is interested in exploiting uranium mines in Venezuela and Ecuador in return for investing millions in economic […]
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The United States expelled Venezuela’s consul general in Miami after he was disseminated reports that she discussed possible cyber attacks on U.S. government computers when he was at the Venezuelan Embassy in Mexico. The State Department said Sunday that Livia told Acosta Noguera diplomatic persona non grata and gave her until Tuesday to leave the […]
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The Confederation of Jewish Associations of Venezuela (CAIV) issued a statement Sunday through which reject the visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the country. “We are deeply concerned about the presence of the Iranian president, representative of a regime criticized for its performance, characterized by the oppression of his people, the violation of human rights […]
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According met this writing, the town of Arenal, on Thursday morning full of pamphlets signed by a group calling Gaitanistas Self, which challenged the national government and security forces for the death of top leader of the “Urabeños” alias “Giovanni” , which occurred in the department of Chocó. Read Article
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The National Human Rights Commission (CND) warned that more than 12 million indigenous people in our country are exposed to discrimination, abuse, maltreatment and abuse. Through the Program for Promotion of Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples, the CNDH from January to June intensified their actions. Conducted 230 activities in the states of the Republic to […]
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In order to detail the preparations for the National Water Long March will be held in Lima a meeting of the national group called Drive on Saturday January 7 at the union local SITENTEL located in Mariano Carranza 498, Santa Beatriz, Lima. The meeting will be attended by regional leaders and grassroots organizations and approve […]
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This was announced by the commander of the Sixth Brigade, Colonel Martin Sandoval. Clashes occur between men of the Task Force South of Tolima and 21 against the FARC, the main security ring Central Block of the guerrilla group. The official said the fighting taking place in Rioblanco rural sector, sector high subversive presence, leaving […]
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he Bolivians feel that social conflict will increase in 2012, according to the results of a public survey released Monday. According to public opinion survey, 56% of respondents believe that social conflicts will increase, while only 16% expect the situation becomes more calm and to reduce social protests. In contrast, for 21% of respondents did […]
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Demonstrations against the project began today Conga gold mining in the North Andean Peruvian region of Cajamarca, confirmed the regional president (governor) of that territory, Gregory Santos. In statements to Prensa Latina, Santos stressed the peaceful nature of the protest, which will continue tomorrow and requires a restart real dialogue between the government and social […]
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The British Prime Minister David Cameron , yesterday closed the door to negotiations with Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falklands and harshly criticized the decision of the Mercosur block access to its ports of ships under the flag of the islands. In his Christmas message to the Islanders, Cameron described as “unjustified and counterproductive” […]
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The Ambassador of Ecuador in Peru, Diego Ribadeneira, considered necessary for increased international support to complete the work of humanitarian demining in the common border, where there are still explosive devices planted in the conflict that had both countries in the past. “We are doing this work with great enthusiasm, but we need more international […]
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Pimentel also referred to the Government’s decision to declare emergency in the air. “They brought us manage our Ecuadorian colleagues Peruvian airspace remains a critical area, restricted and national security,” he told Canal N. Read Article
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Although commercial flights began yesterday without any problems at airports around the country during the first day of air traffic controllers strike , Alberto Pimentel, secretary general of the United Trade Union of Air Traffic Controllers of Peru (Sucta), warned that his Guild goes to an indefinite nationwide strike if the state does not intervene […]
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Trips were canceled airline LAN, from Lima to Cuzco, Star Peru and Peruvian Airlines, both to the city of Huanuco. The 72-hour strike caused the cancellation of three flights. Furthermore, six overseas flights and 10 domestic trips were delayed. The Peruvian air traffic controllers strike to demand better wages on Thursday caused the cancellation of […]
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Between one and two hours delayed the arrival of flights the airport Jose Abelardo Quinones Gonzales of the city of Chiclayo (Lambayeque), from the city of Lima. The variation in time is recorded from the last three flights due to strike by air traffic controllers, which occurs more strongly in Lima’s Jorge Chavez airport. Read […]
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The demonstrators burned tires and threw dolls camaretas demanding that they recognize benefits of Emergency Ordinance No. 037. Health sector workers radicalized their indefinite strike in the Piura region with burning tires and toys, throwing camaretas and clashes with police. They require the payment of benefits set out in the Emergency Decree No. 037, however […]
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Anonymous attacked the website last Thursday of the Ministry of Energy and Mines.Disseminated information contacts, emails and passwords alleged officials who work in this entity. Through its official Twitter account, the hacker known group claimed the attack MINEM’s website in protest against the Conga project. Anonymous launches operation against the project Water First Conga. Read […]
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Elnorte.ec reported that several bombs exploded on Monday pamphleteering in Ecuador with messages against the visit to Quito the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, causing no casualties or damage, the Ministry of Interior. The devices were detonated at the entrance of the College Eugenio Espejo in Quito, Calderon Park and the town of Cuenca, […]
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According to the ONIC (National Indigenous Organization of Colombia), of the 102 indigenous people living in the country, 32 are in danger of disappearing because they have fewer than 500 individuals, mostly located in the basins of the Amazon and Orinoco. Of these, there are 18 towns with fewer than 200 people and 10 less […]
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For the first time in history, the government of Colombia made a contribution of USD 500 000 through the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The disbursement will be implemented next year and will be for social inclusion projects for Colombian refugees in Ecuador. According to statistics from the Ministry of Refugee Affairs, the percentage of […]
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The association or social-cybernetic collective Anonymous, launched the campaign “Water First”, against the execution of the Conga mining project developed by the mining company Newmont and Buenaventura in the city of Cajamarca.
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The governor of Potosi, Felix Gonzalez, said yesterday it was discovered that more water wetlands of the northern region of his department is brought to Chile. “Several are already identifying and on that basis we will make known to the international press how they carry our water. Read Article
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Strong harassment occurred at about 7:00 am in the municipality of Inza, east of the Cauca, where the FARC released ‘tatucos’ against the population. Explosive ordnance fired at the police station, City Hall and a commercial sector of town, caused no injuries but damage. Read Article
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic .- Hundreds of people of Haitian descent living in the country and ensure born in the country reported today that the Dominican authorities denied citizenship to apply retroactively, an immigration measure against him. In a massive concentration in the vicinity of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in the Dominican capital, […]
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The growing involvement in Latin American affairs was a while back mesoorientales evidenced by the various formal expressions of support provided by all South America, except Colombia, through official statements to an eventual unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state. By Julian Schvindlerman Brazil, surprisingly, that trend started responding to a key interest Palestinian obtain formal […]
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For provision of an enlarged Union of Workers of the National Social Security Fund (Casegural) was installed on Thursday in La Paz a picket of hunger strike, involving three leaders, demanding the payment of additional increase of 1%, reported union sources. “Workers Casegural La Paz assume the measure of the hunger strike by leaders: Mario […]
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Peruvian police arrested on Tuesday for more than ten hours to six people who are leading protests against a huge mining project from U.S. company Newmont Mining in the department of Cajamarca, in the north. The president of Environmental Defense Front Cajamarca, Wilfredo Saavedra, one of the people who were trapped in a building of […]
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A tense situation occurs in the morning on Tuesday in the municipality of Morales, department of Cauca. The FARC attacked, from 6:15 am, police station with gunfire and tatucos. So far the balance is a soldier wounded, the day of the great mobilization in the country against kidnapping and violence by illegal armed groups. Read […]
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An embarrassing incident involving this morning a group of police who was staying at the Hostal El Dorado, in the city of Cajamarca.The local owner, Edwin Diaz, reported on the news first news that five of them full drunk beat him by asking to turn off their lights and do not make noise, because their […]
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The regional president of Cajamarca, Gregorio Santos, criticized President Ollanta Humala’s announcement Sunday evening of a 60-day state of emergency in four of Cajamarca’s provinces in order to bring under control protests against a multi-billion dollar gold and copper project. During an interview with Ideeleradio on Monday, Santos said that Peru’s new government “is lying […]
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