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The chaos over the new Santiago transport system continues with President Michelle Bachelet sacking four government ministers, as support for her government is on the wane.
Chile News Digest Purge amid Chile transport chaos (BBC news)
Posted: 03/31/07 17:45 by Giovanni
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Fidel still in charge say U.S. sourcesTopics: • politics •
U.S. sources say that while repression has increased under the rule of Castro's younger brother, Fidel still holds the reigns and controls the country.
Caribbean News Digest Fidel Castro still controls Cuba: U.S. (Yahoo News)
Posted: 03/30/07 12:27 by Kali
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Cuba fires two top ministersTopics: • politics •
In a cabinet reshuffle 2 ministers were fired and then appointed to other jobs. It is reported that the two were the Justice minister and the head of the National Institute of Water Resources. No reason has been given for the move.
Caribbean News Digest Cuba replaces 2 Cabinet members (Yahoo News)
Posted: 03/30/07 12:22 by Kali
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We'll talk to Farc says UribeTopics: • politics •
Farc, the country's largest rebel group, has been fighting the Colombian government for over 40 years. Now Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has expressed willingness to reopen "direct contact" with them.
Colombia News Digest Colombia head 'ready for talks' (BBC news)
Posted: 03/30/07 10:57 by Giovanni
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Democrats will block free trade agreement sTopics: • politics •
Democrats have said they will block the proposed free trade agreements between the United States and Colombia, Peru and Panama, unless the Bush government makes big changes to them.
Colombia News Digest Democrats seek changes in Colombia, Peru pacts (Reuters)
Posted: 03/29/07 04:52 by Giovanni
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