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January 7, 2005China-Venezuela: Trade pact signed During Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’ state visit to China late last year, the two countries concluded trade agreements expected to increase trade between them to almost $3 billion in 2005. Chinese firms...
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Puerto Ricos voters defeat pro-statehood candidate
January 7, 2005The election for the governorship of Puerto Rico was decided just in time for the swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 2. Anibal Acevedo Vila obtained 48.4 percent of the vote, beating former governor Pedro Rosselló, who got...
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Cuba builds up defenses and alliances
January 7, 2005Ricardo Alarcon, president of Cuba’s National Assembly, has repeatedly said that for the Bush administration to carry out its program of returning Cuba to its capitalist past, the U.S. military would have to invade. The ensuing...
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Canada plays big role in propping up Haiti regime
January 7, 2005NewsAnalysis VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Canadian government is taking a leadership role in propping up the U.S.-installed regime in Haiti and keeping Fanmi Lavalas, the party of ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, from returning to power....
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Gay, lesbian group charts post-election work
January 7, 2005For over 30 years, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) has played a crucial role in the struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. For nearly two decades, the task force has...
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