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Brazil’s middle class demand their rights

A demonstrator waves a Brazilian flag during a protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, ©AP

Calls for more sophisticated public services and accountable politicians

Students shout slogans in Brasília. ©AFP 1:14pm

Brazil’s ‘bus fare’ protests

Tens of thousands demonstrate against rise in public transport fares

Students shout slogans during a protest, on June 17 2013 in Brasilia ©Getty From GLOBAL ECONOMY 4:29am

Brazil’s ‘bus fare’ protests gather pace

Protesters occupy roof of Congress building in Brasilia

Jun 17, 2013

S&P downgrades Venezuelan debt

Concerns mount over economic and political challenges

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange speaks to the media outside the Ecuador embassy in west London ©Reuters Jun 17, 2013

Talks to end Assange stand-off break down

Agreement only to set up working group to find way end stalemate

Jun 15, 2013

Ecuador law sparks fears of media curbs

Move hailed as a victory for firebrand president Rafael Correa

Students Protest For The Rising In The Ticket Prices Of Public Transport ©EPA Jun 14, 2013

Brazilian students protest over inflation

Police fire rubber bullets to stop occupation over bus fare rises

Farc rebels on patrol ©EPA Jun 10, 2013

Colombians debate political role for Farc

Talks to end 50 years of armed conflict to resume in Havana

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jun 7, 2013

S&P cuts outlook on Brazil sovereign rating

Agency blames slow economic growth and ‘ambiguous policy signals’

Jun 5, 2013

Argentina nationalises two rail routes

Brazilian companies seek to scale back exposure as tensions mount

Jun 3, 2013

Bogotá alarm at exodus of soldiers to UAE

Colombia seeks bilateral deal to stem flow of troops to Gulf countries

May 31, 2013

Iran accused of LatAm terror network

Argentine prosecutor warns network may still be operating

May 26, 2013

Progress seen in Farc peace talks

Colombia’s government and rebel leaders agree first point

May 24, 2013

Problems mount for ‘Kirchnerismo’

Argentina remains mired in woes following populist nationalism

From GLOBAL ECONOMY May 24, 2013

Latin America cements ‘Pacific Alliance’

Free-trade bloc yields elimination of 90 per cent of tariffs

May 21, 2013

Guatemala court overturns genocide ruling

Setback in case against former dictator Efrain Rios Montt

From ASIA-PACIFIC May 20, 2013

China steps up Caribbean strategy

Country’s interest in the islands grows as US’s wanes

From GLOBAL ECONOMY May 20, 2013

Shine is coming off Brazil for investors

Critics say president’s strategy is leading to slow growth

From US & CANADA May 19, 2013

Canada rocked by aide to PM’s resignation

Nigel Wright departs amid expenses scandal

May 19, 2013

OAS urges debate on legalising cannabis

Study says health strategies should consider decriminalisation

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