Caribbean Latin America News
Venezuela: Nation doesn't need U.S. aid
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela's foreign minister on Tuesday dismissed the U.S. government's decision to cut anti-drug aid to the South American nation, saying it does not need money from "the devil."
Feb 7, 2007 - 11:31:04 AM
Caribbean Latin America News
Cuba Episcopalians have 1st woman bishop
HAVANA - The Episcopal Church has named a woman as bishop in Cuba, the first such appointment by the church in the developing world, church officials said Tuesday.
Feb 7, 2007 - 11:25:51 AM
Caribbean Latin America News
Venezuela rejects U.S. official's remarks
CARACAS, Venezuela - The Venezuelan government rejected comments by a senior U.S. official who called President Hugo Chavez a threat to democracy, saying they revealed that Washington's overtures for rapprochement were insincere.
Jan 31, 2007 - 11:42:22 PM
Caribbean Latin America News
Cuba marks 6 months without Fidel Castro
HAVANA - Cubans lined up Wednesday to buy newspapers featuring photographs of a stronger-looking Fidel Castro, with the communist government eager to show he is recovering after a half-year out of power even though a new collective leadership has taken firm control.
Jan 31, 2007 - 11:22:09 PM
Caribbean Latin America News
Chavez gains free rein on power in Venezuela
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez was granted free rein Wednesday to accelerate changes in broad areas of society by presidential decree, a move critics said propels Venezuela toward dictatorship.
Jan 31, 2007 - 10:12:49 PM
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