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After four decades, Victor Jara’s killers charged
January 3, 2013Eight former army lieutenants have been charged in the killing of communist singer and songwriter Victor Jara in 1973.
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Support urged for trade unionist on hunger strike in Iran
December 28, 2012A trade unionist imprisoned by the Iranian authorities is now into his second week of hunger strike to protest against mistreatment by prison officials.
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Alan Gross and the Cuban Five: Why not exchange holiday gifts?
December 21, 2012Although the U.S. government has been saying "no exchange," Mr. and Mrs. Gross are not, because it is not in their interests to shut off that possibility.
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Left makes big advances in Venezuela regional elections
December 21, 2012This will allow the PSUV leadership to advance projects for local mass democratic participation in building the nation.
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Mexico’s high court protects gay marriage rights
December 13, 2012A Supreme Court ruling last week allows same-sex couples to legally marry, if they request special legal protection from federal tribunals.
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